Qatar Airways has launched non-stop flights between Doha and Nagpur, the third largest city and a major trade and business center of the Indian state of Maharashtra.

The airline operates an A320 daily between Doha and Nagpur with an average flight time of just over four hours. The aircraft features 144 seats in a two-class configuration, with 12 seats in business class and 132 seats in economy.

“We are delighted to add Nagpur as Qatar Airways’ 13th destination in India,” says group chief executive of Qatar Airways Akbar Al Baker. “The additional service is evidence of the growing demand in the Indian market and further strengthens our commitment and focus in the region. Leisure and business travellers from Nagpur can now experience enhanced connectivity to more than 150 international destinations through seamless connections via Doha’s Hamad International Airport.” www.qatarairways.com