The historic city of Sarajevo is set to join Qatar Airways’ global network as the airline will commence flights to the famous Balkan city with effect from 31 October, 2017.

The new service is part of the airline’s expedited expansion into Eastern Europe, with the recent launch of service to Skopje, Macedonia as well as flights to Prague, Czech Republic and Kyiv, Ukraine set to begin later this month.

The service between Doha and Sarajevo will be operated four times a week by an Airbus A320, featuring 12 seats in Business Class and 132 seats in Economy Class.

The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina is now becoming the latest must-see destination for leisure travellers, combining its rich history with a modern atmosphere to offer a unique cultural mix.

Visitors can experience stunning views of the city and surrounding mountains from one of Sarajevo’s many viewing platforms, and visit Baščaršija, an Ottoman bazaar in the heart of the city boasting many remarkable historical and cultural sights.

Qatar Airways, the national carrier of the State of Qatar, is one of the fastest growing airlines operating one of the youngest fleets in the world.

Now in its 20th year of operations, Qatar Airways has a modern fleet of 200 aircraft flying to business and leisure destinations across si continents.