Qatar Airways today celebrated the arrival of its first flight from Doha to Sydney, making this the airline’s third gateway into Australia.

A delegation of VIPs from Qatar, including Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, were met from the aircraft by Sydney Airport Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Kerrie Mather.

H.E. Mr. Al Baker said: “Touching down here in Sydney for the first time today is an important milestone for Qatar Airways and for the people of Australia."

The airline now operates a Boeing 777-300ER daily from Doha to Sydney connecting Australian passengers to its global network of more than 150 destinations.

Qatar Airways has been serving Australia since 2009 when it commenced flights to Melbourne, later adding flights to Perth in 2012.

Daily Flight Schedule:

DOH-SYD QR908 Departs: 2010 Arrives: 1805+1 SYD-DOH QR909 Departs: 2220 Arrives: 0505+1