Qatar Airways has begun its new direct service from Doha, Qatar to Toulouse, France, home of Airbus, marking Qatar Airways’ fourth destination in France after the airline's recent additions of Nice and Lyon. 

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Onboard the inaugural flight, QR047 were Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, as well as the Ambassador of France to the State of Qatar, His Excellency Mr. Jean-Baptiste Faivre.

The flight was received by the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to France, His Excellency Sheikh Ali bin Jassem Al Thani, and the Chairman of the Board of Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, Mr Philippe Crébassa. 

The new direct service to Toulouse is operated by an Airbus A330-200, with 24 Business Class seats and 236 Economy Class seats.  

Mr Akbar Al Baker said: “Qatar Airways’ expanded footprint into France will serve to strengthen the trade, tourism and commercial links between our two countries and, of course, set the stage for future opportunities. Our new routes such as Toulouse, Nice and Lyon consolidate Qatar Airways' position as one of the leading carriers in France in terms of destinations. 

Chairman of the Board of Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, Mr Philippe Crébassa, said: "The opening of this route to Doha today is a proud moment for Toulouse-Blagnac Airport. We are delighted that Qatar Airways, one of the best airlines in the world, has chosen Toulouse to accelerate its development. Travellers from the southwest of France now have a direct route to the Middle East.

"The Doha hub will facilitate connections with Asia, Africa and Oceania for our French and international customers. This opening also creates new opportunities for international air freight transport from Toulouse.

Flight schedule to Toulouse:

Every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday (all local time)

·   Doha (DOH) to Toulouse (TLS) - Flight No. QR047: Departure 08:25; Arrival 14:40

·   Toulouse (TLS) to Doha (DOH) - Flight No. QR048: Departure 16:10; Arrival 23:55