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Qatar Airways Expands Amsterdam Winter Service

DALLAS — Qatar Airways (QR) will increase its flights between Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) and Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, adding four additional weekly flights from November 12, 2024, through March 29, 2025. 

This expansion raises the total number of weekly flights from 10 to 14, accommodating an additional 40,000 passengers during winter.

New winter schedule, starting 12 November 2024

The flights will depart every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday:

  • Doha (DOH) to Amsterdam (AMS) – Flight QR275: Departure 07:55; Arrival 13:00
  • Amsterdam (AMS) to Doha (DOH) – Flight QR276: Departure 15:20; Arrival 23:30

Existing winter schedule, starting 27 October 2024

The flights will depart daily as follows:

  • Doha (DOH) to Amsterdam (AMS) – Flight QR273: Departure 08:15; Arrival 13:20
  • Amsterdam (AMS) to Doha (DOH) – Flight QR274: Departure 15:05; Arrival 23:15

Departing every Monday, Friday, and Sunday:

  • Doha (DOH) to Amsterdam (AMS) – Flight QR275: Departure 06:10; Arrival 11:15
  • Amsterdam (AMS) to Doha (DOH) – Flight QR276: Departure 12:50; Arrival 21:00

The Qatari carrier is bolstering its service in response to growing demand from Amsterdam travelers seeking sunny destinations like Bali, Bangkok, and Ho Chi Minh City. 

In a press release, the airline's Chief Commercial Officer, Thierry Antinori, expressed excitement about the growing demand and reaffirmed its commitment to offering world-class service through its hub, DOH.

The new schedule will see flights departing from AMS every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, complementing the existing daily flights. 

The airline currently connects Amsterdam with over 170 global destinations.

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