Qatar Airways launches Malta flights

Qatar Airways has launched flights between Doha and Malta operating with Airbus A320 aircraft featuring 12 seats in Business Class and 120 seats in Economy Class.

Flight QR381 from Doha (DOH) to Malta (MLA) is scheduled to depart at 01:25 and arrive at 06:45. The flight will operate Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. The return flight, QR382, is timed to leave Malta at 09:20 and arrive back in Doha at 15:55.

On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, flight QR383 is scheduled to leave Doha at 08:05 arrive in Malta at 13:25. QR 384 has a departure time of 17:45 is timed to arrive back in Doha at 00:20 the following day.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker said: “We are delighted to launch direct services to Malta, the latest addition to Qatar Airways’ rapidly expanding European network. Set against the incredible backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea, Malta, with its stunning natural attractions and breathtaking architecture, is one of Europe’s most historic and culturally significant destinations. With the flexibility of seasonal daily flights in summer, and four-times-weekly services in winter, we look forward to welcoming business and leisure travellers alike on board so that they may experience this charming destination for themselves.”

Malta International Airport Chief Executive Officer Alan Borg said: “We are delighted to welcome this award-winning flag carrier to our airline family and to grow our route network further with the addition of Doha. The convenient flight schedule which will be operated by Qatar Airways throughout the year, will certainly strengthen our connections to the rest of the world and allow tourists from new markets outside Europe to discover Malta’s rich history, unique traditions and spectacular underwater world.”

Malta is the third new destination to be introduced by the airline this summer following the launch of flights to Izmir, Turkey, and Rabat, Morocco, in May; with Davao, Philippines, and Lisbon, Portugal, joining the network later in June; followed by Mogadishu, Somalia, on 1 July; and Langkawi, Malaysia, on 15 October.