- Qatar Airways expands its network to Kinshasa, DRC, and boosts Luanda, Angola flights from one to four weekly, effective June 1, 2024.
- Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner to operate on the Kinshasa route, offering 22 business class seats and 232 economy class seats.
- Expansion signifies Qatar Airways’ commitment to enhancing global connectivity, with a focus on Africa, while ensuring comfort and efficiency for passengers.
Qatar Airways is expanding its network in June 2024 to include Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as part of its commitment to enhancing global connectivity. This expansion offers passengers greater travel choices within Africa and increases frequencies and capacity to Luanda, Angola.
Effective from 1 June 2024, Qatar Airways will elevate its services to Luanda from one weekly flight to four, providing travellers with enhanced accessibility to this vital African hub. Furthermore, the addition of Kinshasa marks a significant milestone as the airline ventures into this market for the first time.
A Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, featuring 22 business class seats and 232 economy class seats, will operate on this route, ensuring passengers enjoy both comfort and efficiency during their journey. By expanding its network, Qatar Airways reaffirms its dedication to providing seamless connectivity and superior service to travellers worldwide.
This initiative not only strengthens the airline’s presence in Africa but also underscores its role in facilitating global travel and fostering closer ties between continents. With increased frequencies and new destinations, Qatar Airways continues to set the standard for excellence in the aviation industry.
The Schedule of the Flight
Below mentioned are the details of flights QR1491 and QR1489, operated by Qatar Airways.
QR1491
- Doha (DOH) to Kinshasa (FIH) departing at 02:45 and arriving at 08:10.
- Kinshasa (FIH) to Luanda (LAD) departing at 09:40 and arriving at 10:55.
- Luanda (LAD) to Doha (DOH) departing at 12:25 and arriving at 22:50.
QR1489
- Doha (DOH) to Luanda (LAD) departing at 09:20 and arriving at 15:40.
- Luanda (LAD) to Kinshasa (FIH) departing at 17:10 and arriving at 18:25.
- Kinshasa (FIH) to Doha (DOH) departing at 19:55 and arriving at 05:45+1
