Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, today announced special, non-stop flights between Delhi and Doha, the capital city of the state of Qatar, from 19 November 2020. The airline will operate its Airbus A320neo twice a week between the two cities, on Thursdays and Sundays, as part of the bilateral ‘transport bubble’ agreement between India and Qatar. Bookings are being progressively opened on all channels, including Vistara’s website, mobile app, and through travel agents.
Mr. Leslie Thng, Chief Executive Officer, Vistara, said: “We are pleased to strengthen our presence in the Middle-East by adding another global city to our steadily growing network, albeit for special flights under the ‘transport bubble’. As an economic hub of the region, Doha continues to draw business travellers and is home to a large number of Indian expatriates.We are confident that travellers on this route will appreciate having the choice of flying India’s only five star airline.”
Starting all-inclusive, round-trip fares between Delhi and Doha are as follows:
| Sectors | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi-Doha-Delhi | INR 15,499 | INR 26,000 | INR 52,000 |
| Doha-Delhi-Doha | QAR 669 | QAR 1140 | QAR 2130 |
Vistara will accept all eligible customers meeting visa/entry requirements of both, India and Qatar, as specified by the respective authorities. The airline strongly encourages its customers to fully understand these guidelines before making their bookings.
Schedule of Flights between Delhi and Doha, effective 19 November 2020:
| Sector | Flight No. | Days of Operation | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi (DEL) – Doha (DOH) | UK 283 | Thurday, Sunday | 2000 Hours | 2145 Hours |
| Doha (DOH) – Delhi (DEL) | UK 284 | Thurday, Sunday | 2245 Hours | 0510 Hours (+1) |
(+1) indicates next day arrival
* All timings shown are in local time zones
** The above schedule is for the period 19 Nov 2020 – 31 Dec 2020
Vistara consistently maintains the highest levels of safety and hygiene across all touch points in its operations. Aircraft interiors are thoroughly disinfected after every flight using approved cleaning agents – a procedure that includes thorough sanitization of all surfaces such as seats, touchscreens, overhead bins, seatbelts, tray tables, galleys, etc. The airline has also introduced a new food & beverage service for all its customers, in line with the regulatory guidelines.
Vistara is India’s highest-rated airline on Skytrax and Tripadvisor, and has also been the winner of ‘Five Star Airline’ and several ‘Best Airline’ awards. In a short span of over five years since starting operations, Vistara has raised the bar for operations and service delivery in the Indian aviation industry by offering the world-class flying experience to travellers.
