The World’s Best Airline recommenced flights on 3rd June 2022, helping Bosnia and Herzegovina re-connect with the world
Customers arriving were treated with a Sarajevo Card allowing them to explore the historic city
Qatar Airways resumed non-stop flights from Doha to Sarajevo International Airport. The service to the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina is operating a three times-weekly schedule on Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday with a flight time of just six hours.
The route is operated by Airbus A320 offering 12 seats in Business Class and 132 in Economy Class, and flight QR 0293 touched down at Sarajevo International Airport shortly before midday on 03 June, 2022.
Customers arriving on the flight were gifted complementary Sarajevo Cards entitling them to access a range of attractions including the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina and travel on the city’s trams.
The resumption of flights, which first began in 2017, means passengers can now enjoy seamless connectivity to more than 145 destinations across the airline’s extensive global network via the Best Airport in the World, Hamad International Airport, including popular destinations across Asia, Africa, North America and Australia.
Mr. Mate Hoffman, Qatar Airways Regional Manager for Southern Europe said: “I was pleased to be in Sarajevo to welcome the first of our resumed flights. As the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, this is a popular gateway into the country for both business and leisure travelers from across our network. With three weekly flights in service, passengers travelling from Sarajevo are now connected seamlessly again to more than 145 destinations, via our state-of-the-art hub in Doha. This includes great connections to destinations across Australia and East Asia.”
Managing Director of Sarajevo International Airport, Mr. Alan Bajić added:
‘’Today, to our satisfaction, an airline company Qatar Airways resumed flights from Sarajevo to Doha after a suspension of two years. This extremely significant airline company will enable that the citizens of Qatar discover a rich tourist offer of Sarajevo and Bosnia and Herzegovina and that our citizens visit Qatar, as well as other faraway destinations, travelling through one of the largest hubs in the world.’’
Qatar Airways Cargo will re-commence belly hold service to Sarajevo, supporting local trade growth with the export of agricultural and food products, furniture, garments, textiles and automotive parts, as well as the import of consumer goods and electricals. Every week, the cargo carrier will offer more than five tonnes each way on the three times weekly Airbus A320 flights.
Sarajevo, a sophisticated city, captivates tourists with its intriguing juxtaposition of past and present. Visitors can wander through Baščaršija, Sarajevo's bazaar built during the Ottoman period, or visit the Yellow Fortress, which offers a spectacular view of the city. In winter, Sarajevo's mountain resorts Bjelašnica and Jahorina offer some of Europe's best-value skiing.
A multiple award-winning airline, Qatar Airways was recently announced as the ‘Airline of the Year’ at the 2021 World Airline Awards, managed by the international air transport rating organisation, Skytrax. It was also named ‘World’s Best Business Class’, ‘World’s Best Business Class Airline Lounge’, ‘World’s Best Business Class Airline Seat’, ‘World’s Best Business Class Onboard Catering’ and ‘Best Airline in the Middle East’. The airline continues to stand alone at the top of the industry having won the main prize for an unprecedented sixth time (2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2021).
Qatar Airways recognises the importance of environmental sustainability in aviation. We are committed to being at the forefront and working in collaboration with our global and regional partners on achieving the industry’s decarbonisation goals.
Qatar Airways has also become the first global airline in the world to achieve the prestigious 5-Star COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating by Skytrax. This follows the success of Hamad International Airport (HIA) as the first airport in the Middle East and Asia to be awarded a Skytrax 5-Star COVID-19 Airport Safety Rating. These awards provide assurance to passengers across the world that the airline’s health and safety measures are subject to the highest possible standards of professional, independent scrutiny and assessment. For full details of all the measures that have been implemented on board and at HIA, please visit qatarairways.com/safety.
Flight Schedule:
Sunday (all times local)
Doha (DOH) to Sarajevo (SJJ) QR293 departs: 06:55 arrives: 11:25
Tuesday (all times local)
Doha (DOH) to Sarajevo (SJJ) QR293 departs: 06:40 arrives: 11:10
Friday (all times local)
Doha (DOH) to Sarajevo (SJJ) QR293 departs: 07:05 arrives: 11:35
Sunday (all times local)
Sarajevo (SJJ) to Doha (DOH) QR294 departs: 12:25 arrives: 18:30
Tuesday (all times local)
Sarajevo (SJJ) to Doha (DOH) QR294 departs: 12:10 arrives: 18:15
Friday (all times local)
Sarajevo (SJJ) to Doha (DOH) QR294 departs: 12:35 arrives: 18:40