Qatar Airways Cargo has started operating regular services to Vienna in addition to its passenger flights.

Last November 4, the first scheduled cargo flight of Qatar Airways Cargo landed at Vienna Airport.

A statement from the airport said Qatar Airways has been carrying out passenger flights to Vienna since 2003.

"The new cargo connection will be operated once a week effective immediately and comprises an important addition for Vienna Airport as an air cargo location," it added, noting that the airline's subsidiary, Qatar Airways Cargo, will also regularly operate cargo-only flights to Vienna from its domestic flight hub in Doha starting November 11.

Julian Jäger, joint CEO and COO of Vienna Airport noted the importance of cargo operations at the Vienna Airport. 

"Air cargo is an important market segment for Vienna Airport, and we are continually investing in modern and high-performance infrastructure," Jäger said.

"In addition to high-quality cargo services, Vienna Airport also offers extensive know-how in this area. We are very pleased with the fact that airlines recognise our competence and with the decision of Qatar Airways Cargo to now offer a regular cargo flight connection to Vienna," the Vienna Airport executive added.

Weekly cargo-only flight to Vienna

"Qatar Airways Cargo will now regularly operate one weekly air cargo flight from Doha to Vienna," the announcement said.

More than 60 air cargo destinations across the globe are served from its domestic flight hub in Doha.

In addition to an A310 cargo aircraft, the fleet includes two Boeing 747-8 freighters, 21 Boeing 777 cargo jets and five Airbus A330 cargo planes.

Meanwhile, Vienna Airport has positioned itself as an important global cargo hub for Central and Eastern Europe and to Asia.

"Vienna Airport regularly makes investments in expanding its cargo infrastructure and is well equipped for further growth in the air cargo segment," it said, adding that a modern pharmaceutical handling centre for sensitive medical cargo and a separate road feeder terminal are available alongside aircraft parking bays in close proximity to terminal buildings.

"The airport is firmly established within the European network for road feeder service. The most important consumer and economic centres in Central and Eastern Europe are reached within 24 to 48 hours," it added.