Doha, Qatar Airways today announced its plan to launch scheduled flights to Mozambique, starting 31st October 2012. Three-weekly flight service will operate from Doha to Maputo Mozambique’s capital via Johannesburg, marking the 20th African destination served by the Doha based airline. 

The Maputo service will utilize a Boeing 777 aircraft. While on 25th July 2012, Qatar Airways will commence daily operations to Kilimanjaro, the airline’s second Tanzanian gateway, followed on August 15 by the introduction of daily flights to Mombasa, its second point in Kenya, both destinations mainly focusing on the leisure market.

Akbar Al Baker Qatar Airways' Chief Executive Officer said, “This truly is the year of an African adventure for Qatar Airways with the introduction of four new routes on this Continent of diverse landscapes, diverse peoples, diverse cultures and diverse natural attractions.

“At Qatar Airways, we have a robust planning team that is always busy evaluating and researching potential markets with the underlying mission to open up new destinations that are highly underserved internationally. Whether in Africa, Europe, Asia, Middle East or Americas, we have identified great opportunities where other carriers dare not venture into. 

“Mozambique is a great example of a market that we believe has great potential linking up with key feeder markets in Europe, Asia and other parts of the world.”

The Doha – Maputo Flight Schedule, effective October 31

Flight Number	Depart	Time	Arrive	Time	Notes:	Frequency
QR584	Doha	01:05 hrs	Maputo	1040 hrs	via Johannesburg	Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays
QR585	Maputo	12:10 hrs	Doha	2325 hrs	via Johannesburg	Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays