DOHA, Qatar, 15 September 2026: Qatar Airways will expand its global network to more than 170 destinations during the 2026-2027 winter season, reflecting the airline’s network growth and reinforcing its position as a leader in global connectivity.
The winter schedule will see Qatar Airways operate more than 186 weekly flights across Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East, giving passengers greater choice and seamless experiences through its hub at Hamad International Airport.
The 2026-2027 winter schedule reflects strong demand across Qatar Airways’ network across six continents and includes resumed services and frequency increases in key global markets.
Expanding connectivity across Africa
In Africa, Qatar Airways is increasing connectivity to the world’s most sought-after destinations. Daily flights to Zanzibar (ZNZ), Tanzania, resume from 25 October 2026, further reinforcing the airline’s commitment to support tourism and trade across the continent.
Complementing this growth, the airline will also expand services to Seychelles (SEZ) from four to seven weekly flights from 1 March 2027, providing global travellers greater access to destinations renowned for their beaches, culture, and hospitality.
South Africa will begin benefiting from additional Qatar Airways flights to Johannesburg (JNB) starting 2 December 2026, with 18 weekly flights, up from 14, giving travellers more flexibility for business and leisure travel.
Strengthening the Americas network
In North America, Qatar Airways will increase services to Montréal (YUL), Canada from five to seven weekly flights from 25 October 2026, representing a 40% boost in seat capacity. The enhanced schedule caters to increasing travel demand to Canada from the Indian Subcontinent and the Middle East.
Significant growth across Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific remains a key region in Qatar Airways’ network, with multiple frequency increases and route resumptions planned throughout the winter season, notably for travellers from Europe.
On 25 October 2026, Qatar Airways service to Phuket (HKT), Thailand, will increase from 14 to 21 weekly flights, and flights to Malé (MLE), the Maldives, will increase from 12 to 21 weekly flights, offering more choice for adventure seekers worldwide.
Flights to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), Vietnam, will increase from seven to 11 weekly services from 7 November 2026, supported by the reintroduction of direct four weekly flights between Doha and Ho Chi Minh City. The existing Doha-Ho Chi Minh City-Phnom Penh operation will continue, providing customers with greater flexibility while increasing overall capacity to Vietnam and beyond.
This winter season, travellers to and from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) will also have greater choice when selecting from Qatar Airways’ 18 weekly flights, starting 25 October 2026. The service will be complemented by oneworld partner Malaysia Airlines’ 14 weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur and Doha.
Starting 9 December 2026, Qatar Airways will resume daily flights to Canberra (CBR) via Melbourne (MEL), Australia. The resumption reconnects Australia’s capital to Qatar Airways’ global network and provides additional connectivity to Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Furthermore, the airline is expanding frequencies to Melbourne from seven to 14 weekly flights from 9 December 2026. In partnership with Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia will also expand flights from Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth to Doha from December 2026.
Sydney will increase from seven to 14 weekly flights (total 21 weekly with Qatar Airways), Brisbane will restart with three weekly flights (total 10 weekly with Qatar Airways), and Perth will restart with four weekly flights (total 11 weekly with Qatar Airways).
Enhanced European connectivity
In Europe, Qatar Airways will continue strengthening its presence to key gateway cities.
Flights to London Heathrow (LHR) will increase from 49 to 56 weekly services from 25 October 2026, adding 11 per cent capacity. London-Doha connectivity is further supported by Qatar Airways’ codeshare partner, British Airways’ daily flight between the two capitals.
In Germany, services to Frankfurt (FRA) will increase from 18 to 21 weekly flights from 7 December 2026, enhancing capacity by 7%.
Continued expansion across the Middle East
Qatar Airways is expanding its services across the Middle East, with daily flights up 10 per cent during the winter season and four route resumptions announced in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Beginning with Qassim (ELQ) on 25 October 2026, Qatar Airways will also resume services to Taif (TIF) on 31 October 2026, Yanbu (YNB) on 2 January 2027, and Tabuk (TUU) on 3 January 2027, boosting access across the Kingdom.
Each destination will be served twice weekly, boosting Qatar Airways’ operations in Saudi Arabia to more than 155 weekly flights, an increase of more than 10 per cent over the summer schedule. The expansion will grow Qatar Airways’ Saudi network to 12 destinations, reflecting the airline’s long-term commitment to the Kingdom and its role in supporting regional connectivity and economic growth.
(Source: Qatar Airways)
