Starting from December 5, full-service carrier Vistara will commence flying from India’s commercial capital Mumbai to Qatari capital Doha, its 50th destination.

Vistara, India’s youngest full-service carrier that is a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, has announced the addition of Doha in Qatar as the 50th destination on its network. 

In a press statement, the airline says it will be operating direct, 4 times weekly flights between Mumbai and Doha, starting from December 15 using its A321neo aircraft. It says that bookings for the flights are being progressively opened on all channels, including its website, mobile app and through travel agents.

‘‘We are thrilled to introduce direct flights between Mumbai and Doha – the capital of Qatar and a burgeoning financial hub in the Middle East. Given the city’s growing economic significance, this move not only further solidifies our presence in the Gulf region but also enhances our network offering from our Mumbai hub. We hope that our customers will appreciate having the option of flying with India’s best airline on this route,’’ says Vinod Kannan, Chief Executive Officer, Vistara.

Vistara adds that the flight UK285 will depart from Mumbai on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 18:45, reaching Doha at 20:30. On the return leg, flight UK286 will depart from Doha at 21:45 the same day, reaching Mumbai at 04:05 the next day.

Vistara says it will accept all eligible customers meeting visa/entry requirements in both countries, as specified by the respective government bodies. Vistara strongly encourages its customers to fully understand these guidelines before making their bookings.