Qatar Airways will provide UK cruise passengers and holidaymakers greater access to the idyllic white sand beaches and turquoise waters of the Seychelles with daily flights via Doha starting on December 12, 2016.

Travellers wishing to explore the beauty of the Seychelles, one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations in the Indian Ocean, will enjoy convenient flights and award-winning service when travelling with Qatar Airways.

Passengers flying to the Seychelles from one of Qatar Airways’ UK gateways – London Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh – can enjoy a quick and convenient transfer at the airline’s  hub Hamad International Airport.

Offering more than 100 retail and dining options and unique services such as a 25-metre swimming pool, hotel and spa, designed exclusively for those in transit, the airport is sure to further enhance the passengers’ overall travel experience.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “Over recent years Qatar Airways has seen significant growth, expanding its worldwide footprint to provide more opportunities for global leisure travellers to premium destinations such as the Seychelles.”

Seychelles Minister of Tourism and Culture, Mr. Alain St. Ange, said: “It gives me great pleasure to see Qatar Airways serving the Seychelles. Our partnership has always been a very positive one. I know that the airline is  popular with the local community and we all look forward to many more years of fruitful cooperation and increased tourism business to our shores.”

Seychelles Tourism Board, Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Sherin Naiken, added: “We are looking forward to building a partnership with the airline that will foster the development of tourism and growth of local business.”

Qatar Airways, the national airline of the State of Qatar, is one of the fastest growing airlines operating one of the youngest fleets in the world. Now in its 19th year of operations, the airline has a modern fleet of 190 aircraft flying to more than 150 key business and leisure destinations across six continents.

Fly from the UK to the Seychelles via Doha with Qatar Airways from £1,001 in Economy Class and £3,396 in Business Class. www.qatarairways.com