Direct flights from Kabul to Doha and vice versa have been launched by Kam Air. During the inauguration ceremony, the officials of this airline said that this initiative has facilitated travel for passengers on both sides.

According to Kam Air officials, the airline will conduct three weekly flights between Kabul and Doha.

Jahed Azimi, the CEO of Kam Air, told TOLOnews: “An agreement was signed, and based on that, we launched the first flight. These flights provide ease for our passengers and Afghan citizens working in Qatar, as traveling to Afghanistan was previously challenging for them.”

Passengers also consider the launch of direct Kabul-Doha flights significant for saving time. They say that they used to travel via Dubai to reach Doha, which not only consumed time but also cost between $800 and $900 per ticket. However, the direct flights from Kabul to Doha have now eased the process for them.

Muzaffar Babakarkhil, a businessman, told TOLOnews: “Previously, we faced many challenges. We used to travel either through Dubai or Kuwait to reach Doha. Now we are happy that we don’t waste time and can travel directly to Doha.”

Shukrullah Helmandi, another passenger, said: “Previously, we used to travel through foreign airlines via Dubai, and the ticket cost $900. Now we are happy to fly with an Afghan airline for $425.”

After the first Kam Air flight landed at Doha Airport, a brief inauguration program for the direct flights was held with the participation of officials from the airports of both countries, the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation of Afghanistan, and officials from the Afghan embassy in Qatar.

Mohammad Naeem, acting head of the Islamic Emirate’s embassy in Qatar, said regarding these flights: “We hope this will be effective in the realm of trade. This [launch of direct flights] is a significant development and good news for our people.”

According to the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation, Afghanistan currently has direct flights to ten neighboring and regional countries. The launch of direct and transit flights to Qatar is expected to provide further ease for travelers.