Qatar Airways operated its inaugural Medan, Indonesia flight on January 15, marking the launch of its new route. Medan is Qatar's third gateway in Indonesia.
The route will operate three weekly flights on its 787-8 aircraft.
"We look forward to enabling travellers to experience the best of what Medan has to offer while seamlessly connecting them to the most popular destinations around the globe through our multiple-award-winning hub, Hamad International Airport," said Qatar Airways Group CEO Badr Mohammed Al-Meer.
Indonesia airport management company PT Angkasa Pura 2 Achmad Rifai added: "the opening of the Doha – Medan route today is a proud moment for Kualanamu International Airport. We are delighted that Qatar Airways, one of the best airlines in the world, has chosen Medan to expand its footprint.