From Doha to the World: Qatar Airways Takes Off to Over 160 Global Destinations This Summer

The World’s Best Airline, as voted by Skytrax in 2025 for the ninth time, is adding 26 destinations to its network starting today
With its return to iconic gateways in Asia and Europe and the launch of new routes in the Americas, the airline is restoring connectivity to key global markets
Qatar Airways’ award-winning travel experience includes secure and seamless transfers through its Hamad International Airport hub, and inflight connectivity with Starlink – the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky
DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways continues to deliver on its commitment to network restoration, and is steadily expanding its reach to more than 160 gateways for the ease and convenience of international travellers. Starting today, the airline is returning to 26 destinations in key global markets.
Qatar Airways’ award-winning passenger experience is delivered on the tenets of operational reliability and safety. The airline delivered 84.42% on-time performance in 2025, which has been recognised by Cirium – the leading aviation analytics organisation, with the prestigious Platinum Award for Operational Excellence. Travellers also benefit from seamless transfers through Qatar Airways’ hub, Hamad International Airport.
A destination in its own right, Hamad International Airport is home to Qatar Duty Free’s extensive portfolio of diverse lifestyle and dining outlets for travellers from every walk of life. The travel experience is made more rewarding through the airline’s loyalty programme, Privilege Club. Members can earn and spend Avios during their journey to unlock future benefits.
The airline’s onboard experience is supported by Starlink, the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky. More than 140 Qatar Airways aircraft are equipped with Starlink, making it the world’s first and largest Starlink-equipped widebody fleet. Passengers in both Premium and Economy cabins enjoy Wi-Fi speeds of up to 500 Mbps per aircraft.
Qatar Airways’ Summer 2026 Global Network
Along with the previously announced Port Sudan (PZU) route to be launched on 2 July, the airline is returning to the following African destinations:
Kigali (KGL), Rwanda, with two weekly flights
Seychelles (SEZ), Seychelles, with four weekly flights
Marrakesh (RAK), Morocco, with seven weekly flights
With service to Caracas (CCS) and Bogotá (BOG) starting from 22 July, its return to Philadelphia (PHL) from 1 August, Qatar Airways is reinstating its network in the Americas with four weekly flights to Boston (BOS). As the Official Airline Partner of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Qatar Airways is increasing its service to Boston from four to seven weekly flights to support fan travel during football’s biggest tournament.
Additional FIFA host cities supported by Qatar Airways’ increased flights include:
Los Angeles (LAX), USA: increased from four to seven weekly flights
Miami (MIA), USA: increased from seven to 10 weekly flights
San Francisco (SFO), USA: increased from four to seven weekly flights
In Asia and Asia Pacific, the airline is returning to the following destinations:
Adelaide (ADL), Australia, with seven weekly flights
Almaty (ALA), Kazakhstan, with seven weekly flights
Auckland (AKL), New Zealand, with seven weekly flights
Baku (GYD), Azerbaijan, with seven weekly flights
Osaka (KIX), Japan, with five weekly flights
Tashkent (TAS), Uzbekistan, with four weekly flights
Tbilisi (TBS), Georgia, with seven weekly flights
Tokyo Haneda (HND), Japan, with four weekly flights (increased to seven weekly flights from 1 July)
Yerevan (EVN), Armenia, with four weekly flights
Qatar Airways’ expanded service in Europe includes the following destinations:
Belgrade (BEG), Serbia, with four weekly flights
Brussels (BRU), Belgium, with seven weekly flights
Budapest (BUD), Hungary, with four weekly flights
Düsseldorf (DUS), Germany, with seven weekly flights
Helsinki (HEL), Finland, with four weekly flights (increased to seven weekly flights from 1 August)
Lisbon (LIS), Portugal, with seven weekly flights
Oslo (OSL), Norway, with seven weekly flights
Prague (PRG), Czech Republic, with seven weekly flights
Zagreb (ZAG), Croatia, with four weekly flights
The airline advises passengers to regularly check its official website or app, and ensure their contact details are correct and updated.
Please note that flight schedules are subject to change or cancellation due to operational, regulatory, safety, or other circumstances beyond our control.
For booking-related assistance, please visit the Qatar Airways’ FAQs page.
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