Airlines in Middle East to Operate Match Day Shuttle Flights for FIFA World Cup 2022

(30 May 2022, 12:19 +07)  Qatar Airways has partnered with flydubai, Kuwait Airways, Oman Air and Saudia to connect FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 match ticket holders to Doha via Match Day Shuttle flights for 24-hour experiences, during the tournament period.

The service is designed to enable football fans based in Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia or the UAE to travel to Doha for a match before flying home on the same day, saving them the cost and time of having to stay overnight.

Qatar Airways will also be adding more Match Day Shuttle flights across the GCC in the future, as well as flying in football fans from around the world on its extensive global network.

Final Draw of Qatar 2022

The Match Day Shuttle services also includes dedicated on-ground transportation between the airport and stadium.

By choosing to book a Match Day Shuttle flight, fans will arrive in the morning and depart in the evening, with no hotel accommodation required. Additionally, a no check-in baggage policy will simplify an easy-in, easy-out travel itinerary for passengers.

Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, said, “Connecting fans and a shared love for football are at the heart of this game-changing partnership. We are immensely privileged to have the opportunity to unite fans from all walks of life to enjoy the beautiful game at its best, while introducing them to our hospitable culture and traditions. The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will be the first in the Middle East and Arab world, and we have always believed that a win for Qatar is a win for the region.”

The tournament will be held across eight stadiums which are designed to inspire the various symbols of Qatari and Arab culture.

Al Bayt Stadium will host the opening game with a capacity of 60,000 seats, while Lusail Stadium is set to host the final match of the tournament, with a capacity of 80,000 seats.

The remaining stadiums will house 40,000 spectators. These include: Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Al Janoub Stadium, Khalifa International Stadium, Education City Stadium, Stadium 974 and Al Thumama Stadium.