Qatar Airways lands in Adelaide

Qatar Airways' expansion into South Australia is expected to add millions to the economy and create more than 200 jobs.

Tourism Minister Leon Bignell says the airline's daily direct flights from Doha to Adelaide, the first of which touches down on Tuesday, will inject about $41 million into SA's economy.

"Not only will the Qatar Airways flights bring tourists to South Australia, but the return flights present a chance to fill the A350-900's cargo with as much as 80 tonnes of premium South Australian produce," he said.