Go First (formerly known as Goair) has announced direct flights between India and Qatar, under the air bubble agreement between the two countries.
Starting from today, the low-cost carrier will operate direct flights between Mumbai, Kochi, Kannur in India and Doha in Qatar.
The airline will operate direct flights four times a week between Mumbai and Doha while passengers can avail flights twice a week on Kochi – Doha – Kochi and Kannur – Doha – Kannur route.
Doha is Go First’s first destination in the State of Qatar and the sixth in GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries.
Flight Schedule:
| Flight No. | Departure | Arrival | Time of Departure (LT) | Time of Arrival (LT) |
| 1571 | Mumbai | Doha | 2010 | 2100 |
| 4471 | Doha | Mumbai | 2200 | 0400 |
| 1572 | Kochi | Doha | 1945 | 2130 |
| 4472 | Doha | Kochi | 2230 | 0530 |
| 1573 | Kannur | Doha | 2000 | 2130 |
| 4473 | Doha | Kannur | 2230 | 0515 |
Kaushik Khona, CEO, Go First, said:
“With the introduction of flights to and from Doha, Go First further consolidates its position in the Gulf. I believe that our operations in the Gulf region have received an exceptional response and the launch of the Doha sector is in line with our growth plans.
Qatar and India have always shared a special bond that is built on friendship, business and diplomacy. I believe, Go First’s new flights to Doha will fulfil the aspirations of job seekers as well as business travellers to leverage Qatar’s burgeoning economy.”
To mark the introduction of services to Qatar, Go First is offering inaugural return fares starting at ₹26,666 on Mumbai – Doha – Mumbai, ₹37,118 on Kochi – Doha – Kochi and ₹32,332 on Kannur – Doha – Kannur routes respectively.
