Qatar Airways Celebrates 5 Years of Flights to Mykonos Airport

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Qatar Airways is marking a significant milestone as it celebrates five years of operating flights between Doha and Mykonos, Greece.

The airline, voted as the world’s best by Skytrax, first commenced flights from Mykonos International Airport on May 30, 2018. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the service was temporarily suspended before resuming in 2021 as part of a travel bubble.

The seasonal Doha-Mykonos route currently operates four times a week, utilizing Qatar Airways’ modern Airbus A320. The route has gained immense popularity, particularly among travelers from the Gulf region and Australia, who are drawn to the allure of Mykonos, nestled in the Cyclades Islands in the Aegean Sea.

Mykonos, Greece.

“We are delighted to celebrate another great year of flights between Doha and Mykonos,” said VP Sales Europe, Qatar Airways Eric Odone.

CEO of Fraport Greece Alexander Zinell acknowledged the airline’s contribution to the success of Mykonos as a popular summer destination, with 586 flights and 45,664 passengers served so far.

“We look forward to welcome much more at Mykonos’ outstanding airport in the years to come,” Zinell added.

Qatar Airways currently operates flights from two airports in Greece, including three daily seasonal flights from Athens International Airport.

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A multiple award-winning airline, Qatar Airways was recently announced as the “Airline of the Year” at the 2022 World Airline Awards, organized by Skytrax. The airline has also been recognized as the “World’s Best Business Class,” “World’s Best Business Class Lounge Dining,” and “Best Airline in the Middle East.”

Qatar Airways currently flies to more than 160 destinations worldwide, connecting through its Doha hub, Hamad International Airport, voted by Skytrax as the “World’s Best Airport” in 2021 and 2022 consecutively. This year, Hamad International Airport has been ranked by Skytrax as the second-best airport in the world, and received the “Best Airport in the Middle East” accolade for the ninth time in a row, as well as “World’s Best Airport Shopping“.