Qatar Airways Expands Summer 2026 Network to Over 160 Destinations

Qatar Airways has unveiled its most ambitious expansion yet, announcing the resumption of flights to 26 destinations across Africa, the Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe, bringing its global reach to more than 160 gateways this summer. The move underscores the airline’s commitment to restoring connectivity and supporting international travel ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

In Africa, the carrier is returning to Kigali (Rwanda) with two weekly flights, Seychelles with four, and Marrakesh (Morocco) with seven. The new Port Sudan (PZU) service will launch on 2 July, strengthening links across the continent.

In the Americas, Qatar Airways will resume service to Caracas (Venezuela) and Bogotá (Colombia) from 22 July, alongside its return to Philadelphia (USA) on 1 August. Flights to Boston will increase from four to seven weekly to accommodate World Cup demand, while services to Los Angeles, Miami, and San Francisco will also see significant boosts.

Across Asia Pacific, the airline is reinstating routes to Adelaide (Australia), Auckland (New Zealand), and Tokyo Haneda (Japan), which will expand to daily flights from 1 July. Other key destinations include Almaty (Kazakhstan), Osaka (Japan), Tashkent (Uzbekistan), Tbilisi (Georgia), Baku (Azerbaijan), and Yerevan (Armenia).

In Europe, Qatar Airways is returning to Belgrade (Serbia), Budapest (Hungary), and Zagreb (Croatia), alongside expanded services to Brussels, Lisbon, Oslo, Prague, Düsseldorf, and Helsinki, which will rise to daily flights from 1 August.

The airline, named World’s Best Airline by Skytrax in 2025, continues to deliver award‑winning service supported by Starlink Wi‑Fi, seamless transfers through Hamad International Airport, and its Privilege Club loyalty program. With more than 160 destinations now served, Qatar Airways is reinforcing its role as a global connector at a critical moment for international travel.

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