Qatar Airways recently launched a new service to Lyon, adding another French destination to its network. The Doha-Lyon flight will be operated four times a week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. The airline is deploying its Boeing 787 on the route with 22 business and 232 economy seats.
Welcoming the inaugural flight from Doha on June 3, 2023, Akbar Al Baker, Group Chief Executive, Qatar Airways said: “I am delighted to announce the launch of Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight to the renowned French city of Lyon. Qatar and France mutually benefit from a longstanding strategic partnership in various fields, including diplomacy, trade, and tourism. Our expanded network in France is a testament to our successful cooperation, and we look forward to welcoming French and European passengers to travel through our hub, Hamad International Airport…”
Lyon is Qatar Airways’ third destination in France with the other two destinations being Paris and Nice.