Qatar Airways has rounded off its 2016 global route expansion on a high note with the launch of daily flights to Seychelles. Seychelles becomes the carrier’s 14th new destination on the airline’s route map this year.
The idyllic islands of the Seychelles comprise 115 tropical islands in the western Indian Ocean, located off the east coast of Africa. Its airport is located on the island of Mahé near the city of Victoria, the capital of the Seychelles. Visitors can experience the Vallée de Mai Nature Preserve on the island of Praslin, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Seychelles National Botanical Gardens on Mahé, or, of course, enjoy the white sand beaches the islands are known for.
Flight QR678 touched down at Seychelles International Airport today to a welcome ceremony. Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer, Dr. Hugh Dunleavy (pictured left) is welcomed by Seychelles Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine , Mr. Alain St Ange (right).
The Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine Mr. Alain St Ange, said: “We are happy to have Qatar Airways, the world’s five-star airline, fly to Seychelles. The array of scattered islands with their lush green natural landscapes, white sandy beaches, and turquoise blue sea promise visitors the adventure of a lifetime.
“The new services will add important value to the thriving tourism industry with huge potential to boost traffic from Europe and further expand the emerging Middle East and East Asia’s travelling markets amongst others.
