Vistara, India’s premier full-service carrier and a collaborative venture between the Tata group and Singapore Airlines, has launched direct four-times-a-week flights connecting Mumbai and Doha. The inaugural flight, operated on Vistara’s state-of-the-art A321neo aircraft, took off from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, at 18:45 Hours (IST) on 15 December 2023, and touched down at Hamad International Airport, Doha, at 20:30 Hours (local time zone).
With an increasing demand for travel between India and the Middle East, Vistara has strategically focused on expanding its footprint in the region. The airline already provides direct connectivity to five destinations in the Middle East, including Abu Dhabi, Dammam, Dubai, Jeddah, and Muscat.
Mr. Vinod Kannan, Chief Executive Officer, Vistara, said,
“Based on the remarkable response to Vistara’s Middle Eastern routes, we are confident that the launch of operations to Doha will further strengthen our footprint in the region. Doha – an essential commercial hub and home to a large Indian diaspora – is Vistara’s 50th destination and the sixth in the middle east. We are excited to bring the Best Airline in India and Southern Asia to Doha with direct connectivity from Mumbai. We firmly believe that Vistara’s widely appreciated product and globally awarded service make for just the right combination to cater to the market requirements and customers’ demand.”
The new Mumbai-Doha route, marked as UK 285 for flights from Mumbai to Doha departs at 18:45hrs and arrives at 20:30hrs and UK 286 for the return journey will depart at 21:45hrs and arrive at 04:05hrs the next day, and this new route will be operated on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
Ms Sujata Suri, Senior Vice President, Finance and Procurement at Hamad International Airport said:
“We are pleased to announce our new partnership with Vistara, linking Doha to Mumbai—a strategic collaboration that reinforces Hamad International Airport’s commitment to expanding connectivity and offering passengers unparalleled travel experiences. As Doha becomes Vistara’s 50th destination, this collaboration signifies a shared commitment to excellence and marks a milestone of its own for Hamad International Airport, underlining our dedication to facilitating seamless and enriching journeys for travellers around the world.”
Vistara, recognized as India’s highest-rated airline on Skytrax and TripAdvisor, has garnered several prestigious awards, including ’16th Best Airline’ globally and ‘Best Airline in India and South Asia’ for the third consecutive year at the World Airline Awards 2023 by Skytrax. The airline has also been lauded for its world-class cabin cleanliness, high safety standards, and exceptional staff. Notably, Vistara is the only Indian carrier to feature among the World’s Top 20 Airlines.
As a testament to its commitment to excellence, Vistara received the ch-aviation Asia’s Third Youngest Airline Fleet award for the second consecutive year. The airline, which commenced operations on 9 January 2015, currently boasts a fleet of 66 aircraft, including 50 Airbus A320neo, 10 Airbus A321, and 6 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Having flown more than 50 million customers since its inception, Vistara continues to set new benchmarks in the aviation industry, connecting destinations across India and abroad.
Vistara, a 51:49 joint venture between Tata Sons Private Limited and Singapore Airlines Limited (SIA), brings together Tata’s and SIA’s legendary hospitality and renowned service excellence to offer India’s finest full-service flying experience.
