Qatar Airways Launches Flights to Kano and Port Harcourt in Nigeria

(07 Mar 2022, 12:08 +07)  Qatar Airways has launched four flights per week to Kano (KAN) and thrice weekly flights to Port Harcourt (PHC), with both services operating via the Nigerian capital, Abuja.

Flights to Kano will operate every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Flight QR1431 is timed to depart from Doha (DOH) at 02:50 and arrive in Kano (KAN) at 11:10. The return leg, flight QR1432, is scheduled to leave Kano (KAN) at 16:50 and arrive back in Doha (DOH) at 04:10.

Flights to Port Harcourt will operate every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Flight QR1433 is slated to depart from Doha (DOH) at 02:50 arrive in Port Harcourt (PHC) at 11:20. The return leg, QR1434, is scheduled to leave Port Harcourt (PHC) at 16:40 and arrive back in Doha (DOH) at 04:10.

Qatar Airways Boeing 787 being greeted with a traditional water cannon salute.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said, “This is a defining moment for Qatar Airways, with Nigeria becoming our most connected market in Africa with the launch of our new services to Kano and Port Harcourt. We see tremendous opportunity in the region and these new routes are an important catalyst to further boost trade and commerce in the country. Our presence in Nigeria now covers four key markets and is a real affirmation of our support to the country. Qatar Airways has stayed steadfast in its commitment to Africa throughout the pandemic, operating continuously and reliably to Nigeria. We have since increased frequencies and grown our network, considerably, improving connectivity to and from the continent and providing travellers with more choice and convenience.”

In Nigeria, the airline offers double-daily flights to Lagos and now operates daily services to Abuja.

The two new routes, (Kano and Port Harcourt), bring the number of flights Qatar Airways operates between Africa and Doha to 188 weekly flights serving 28 destinations across the continent.

Minister of Aviation, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Hon. Sen. Hadi Sirika, said, “The new flights provide important travel and trade links between Nigeria and the world. As the largest economy in Africa, this enhanced global connectivity via the new Qatar Airways service will provide a vital network to move goods and people, as we recover from challenges of the pandemic and prioritise growth. Kano and Port Harcourt are both important to this recovery. This new service also reinforces the close ties between Nigeria and Qatar, and it paves the way to explore new, untapped opportunities.”

Passengers flying to and from Kano will benefit from Qatar Airways’ generous baggage allowances which provides for up to 46kg in Economy class, split over two pieces, and 64kg, split over two pieces, in Business Class.