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Qatar Airways restores global network to Brussels and 160+ destinations for Summer 2026

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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

This post was published on 16 June 2026 16:38

André Orban

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