Passengers now have the opportunity to access daily flights from Qatar to Jakarta following an announcement from Hamad International Airport regarding a new route offered by Garuda Indonesia.
This collaboration between Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport introduces daily flights from Jakarta to Doha, operated by the Indonesian airline Garuda Indonesia. The initiative aims to enhance connectivity between Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Commencing on April 4, these flights utilize a Boeing B777-300 aircraft with a seating capacity of 393 passengers.
The partnership with Garuda Indonesia complements Hamad International Airport's extensive network in Southeast Asia, facilitated by Qatar Airways. The national carrier operates multiple daily flights to Jakarta and Bali, along with weekly flights to Medan. This expansion reflects the growing frequency of flights between Qatar and Indonesia.
The importance of this partnership in increasing the airport's reach into Southeast Asia was highlighted by Sujata Suri, the Senior Vice President of Finance and Procurement at Hamad International Airport. In addition to solidifying the airport's position as a major international airport, the cooperation will help the airport forge closer ties with the tourism sector in Southeast Asia. The airport's dedication to building partnerships that boost economic growth and improve connectivity between Southeast Asia and the Middle East is shown by this.
Irfan Setiaputra, President and CEO of Garuda Indonesia, highlighted the importance of adding Doha to their global network. The new service is expected to bolster business, tourism, and cultural ties between Indonesia and Qatar while providing convenient access for travelers between the two countries. The direct flight between Jakarta and Doha is anticipated to attract tourists from Qatar to explore Indonesia's diverse destinations.
The addition of Garuda Indonesia to the schedule of Southeast Asian carriers at Hamad International Airport further enhances the region's access to Qatar, joining Malaysia Airlines and Philippine Airlines. There will likely be an uptick in tourism and commerce as a result of this new airline route between Qatar and Indonesia.
As Indonesia progresses towards becoming the world's sixth-largest economy by 2027, partnerships like this one will play a crucial role in facilitating business and tourism exchanges between the two countries.
