KUALA LUMPUR, 24 February 2026: Malaysia Airlines will improve connectivity between Malaysia and the Middle East with the introduction of a third daily direct service between Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Doha (DOH), effective 30 June 2026.
The additional frequency builds on the airline’s existing twice-daily operations, bringing the total to 21 flights weekly and reflecting sustained demand for travel between Asia, the Middle East, and beyond.
The airline will deploy an A330-300 with 290 seats on the route with a flight time of seven hours and 40 minutes.
There’s competition on the route with Qatar Airways deploying an A350-1000 aircraft with 355 seats on the route. It offers 10 flights weekly, and the average fare on the route for the two airlines is USD1120 round-trip.
Malaysia Airlines’ latest addition will have access to over 120 codeshare destinations through Kuala Lumpur and Doha. Via Hamad International Airport, passengers will enjoy improved connectivity from Asia and Australasia to key European, Middle Eastern, African, and American destinations, while Malaysia Airlines’ increased frequencies from Australia further support seamless westbound and eastbound travel.
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) Chief Executive Officer of Airline Business Bryan Foong said: “The introduction of our third daily service to Doha underscores the strong performance of this route and the strategic importance of our partnership with Qatar Airways. By expanding capacity, we are enhancing access to Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas via Hamad International Airport, while leveraging our growing Australian network to support more seamless east–west travel. This expansion strengthens our global connectivity and underscores our commitment to offering customers greater flexibility and a more integrated travel experience across key global markets.”
Flight schedule for summer 2026
(Source: MAG)
