Qatar Airways has landed its inaugural flight to the Turkish city of Trabzon. The non-stop service is operating with the Airbus A320 aircraft three times weekly on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

The new route expands Qatar Airways’ footprint in Turkey and strengthens its global network of more than 160 destinations. Onboard QR319, the flight was celebrated by the attendance of the Ambassador of Turkey in Qatar,  Dr. Mustafa Goksu. Special celebrations took place in Premium and Economy Cabins, where passengers were welcomed with special Turkish desserts, and experienced a bespoke menu in addition to being presented with unique giveaways that embrace the Turkish culture.

Trabzon is Qatar’s national carrier’ seventh destination in Turkey, with the airline also operating to:

  • Adana
  • Ankara
  • Antalya
  • Bodrum
  • Istanbul
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen.

Located in the Northeast of Turkey, Trabzon is celebrated for its rich history, cultural offerings, and beautiful Black Sea coastline. The city boasts an array of natural and historic wonders, including the Sumela Monastery, Uzungol Lake, and the stunning Trabzon Hagia Sophia Museum.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: “Trabzon is an exciting and important new route for Qatar Airways, which solidifies our strong commitment to Turkey and delivers on the high demand for connectivity between Doha and Trabzon. Reaffirming our commitment to the strong partnership between Qatar and Turkey, Qatar Airways’ network in Turkey has expanded to 58 weekly flights during the peak summer season. We look forward to bringing travellers to Trabzon from the Gulf region and beyond, through an unrivalled travel experience through our home, the outstanding Hamad International Airport.”