Qatar Airways has officially commenced service from Doha to Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, said a report.

The inaugural flight touched down in Kiev on August 28, said a report in Gulf Times

Travelling on the inaugural Qatar Airways flight to Kiev was Qatar Airways chief commercial officer Ehab Amin, who was welcomed with a traditional airport arrival ceremony hosted by chief executive officer of Kiev Boryspil International Airport Pavlo Riabikin, and attended by Qatar’s Ambassador to Ukraine, Jassim bin Rashid Al Khalifa, the report said.

Kiev, one of Eastern Europe’s undiscovered cultural jewels, is filled with striking architecture and many art galleries and museums. The city is both historic and modern, and quickly becoming a popular must-visit destination for travellers from around the globe.

“This new route will connect businesses in Kiev and across Ukraine to new business partners from around the globe, while also appealing to leisure travellers, offering them the opportunity to experience this charming city,” the report said citing Qatar Airways group chief executive Akbar al-Baker.

The new route will be operated by an Airbus A320 aircraft.