Qatar Airways Announces Launch of Flights to Langkawi Malaysia.


Qatar Airways announced the addition of flights to Langkawi, Malaysia. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive,Mr. Akbar Al Baker, hosted a press conference to announce the new route.

The new service to Langkawi, starting 15 October 2019, is part of the airline’s strong expansion plans in Southeast Asia and marks Qatar Airways’ third destination in Malaysia after Kuala Lumpur and Penang. Qatar Airways will initially start with four-times weekly Langkawi services via Penang with an increase up to five-times weekly services from 27 October 2019 on its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, featuring 22 seats in Business class and 232 seats in Economy class, with spacious cabins and specially-designed interiors.

Langwawi is a tourist delight with forested hills, stunning white-sand beaches and glimmering turquoise waters are among the reasons why travellers enjoy Langkawi Island, an archipelago of 99 picturesque islands surrounded by the azure Andaman Sea on Malaysia’s west coast. Known as ‘the Jewel of Kedah, Langkawi is home to lush tropical rainforests and mangroves rich in flora and fauna. Furthermore, the island was listed among Travel + Leisure’s 50 best places to visit in 2019.

In a statement to mark the occasion, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “Langkawi is one of the most highly sought-after destinations in Malaysia and I am certain our flights will help increase accessibility and boost inbound tourism to this beautiful archipelago. With five weekly flights to Langkawi, our service offers a gateway for passengers to travel and experience Langkawi’s magnificent offerings. We also aim to offer greater connectivity for passengers travelling from Malaysia to our extensive global network of over 160 destinations. Our new flights reflects our commitment to growing our presence not just in Malaysia, but in Asia as well.”

Aviation roundtable blog will keep you updated with latest happenings as to when the new route finally takes off.This new route will help in opening up the tourist potentials in Malaysia by providing seemless travel connection to the beautiful island of Langkawi.

Picture credit: Qatar Airways.

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