Qatar Airways has announced a major expansion of its Summer 2026 schedule, restoring service to 26 destinations and rebuilding its network to more than 160 destinations worldwide. The move marks a significant step in the airline’s post-disruption recovery and strengthens connectivity through its hub at Hamad International Airport.
The expansion includes the resumption of routes across Africa, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas, alongside increased frequencies to several cities hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Key highlights
- Network grows to more than 160 destinations this summer.
- 26 destinations are being reinstated across four continents.
- New service to Port Sudan begins on 2 July 2026.
- Flights return to major markets including Brussels, Lisbon, Auckland, Adelaide, Osaka, Philadelphia, Bogotá, and Caracas.
- Increased frequencies to World Cup host cities including Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, and San Francisco.
- More than 140 aircraft are now equipped with Starlink Wi-Fi, making Qatar Airways the world’s largest Starlink-equipped widebody operator.
- The airline reported 84.42% on-time performance in 2025, earning Cirium’s Platinum Award for Operational Excellence.
European destinations restored
Qatar Airways will resume service to several European cities, including:
- Brussels – 7 weekly flights
- Lisbon – 7 weekly flights
- Prague – 7 weekly flights
- Düsseldorf – 7 weekly flights
- Oslo – 7 weekly flights
- Helsinki – initially 4 weekly flights, rising to 7 from 1 August
- Belgrade, Budapest and Zagreb
Americas expansion tied to FIFA World Cup
The airline is restoring service to:
- Philadelphia
- Bogotá
- Caracas
- Boston
To support World Cup travel demand, frequencies are increasing to:
- Los Angeles (daily)
- San Francisco (daily)
- Miami (10 weekly)
Asia-Pacific growth
Resumed destinations include:
- Auckland
- Adelaide
- Osaka
- Tokyo (Haneda)
- Almaty
- Tbilisi
- Baku
- Yerevan
- Tashkent
The announcement underscores Qatar Airways’ strategy of restoring its global footprint while leveraging Doha as a major intercontinental hub connecting Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, and the Americas