Qatar Airways returns to Birmingham for first time in three years

By A Robin - July 09, 2023

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways has returned to Birmingham Airport for the first time in three years, reconnecting the UK’s second city to the airline’s international network of more than 160 destinations.

Gary Kershaw, UK & Ireland country manager – Qatar Airways, Andy Street – West Midlands Mayor, and Nick Barton – Birmingham Airport chief executive, welcomed flight QR33 from Doha on its arrival at Birmingham.

To help mark Qatar Airways’ global partnership with Formula 1 and the start of the British Grand Prix at nearby Silverstone on 7-9 July, F1 legend David Coulthard, was also present at the airport event.

Nick Barton, chief executive, Birmingham Airport, said: “We are thrilled to see Qatar Airways back here in the West Midlands, a region currently on a strong trajectory of growth. We are home to six million people contributing to an economy the size of Hungary’s and currently boasting Britain’s strongest foreign direct investment and job creation performance outside London and the Southeast.

“Daily flights to and from Doha will be well subscribed by customers travelling for business, leisure and family purposes. While for some Doha, with its iconic Hamad International Airport, is a destination in and of itself, others will head on to destinations in Qatar Airways’ impressive global network, which includes Australasia, Africa, Asia, North and South America.”

Qatar Airways operates a large flying programme from five airports in the UK, which includes 47 weekly flights from London Heathrow, between 7 and 14 weekly flights from London Gatwick, 18 weekly flights from Manchester and 14 weekly services from Edinburgh.

In addition to the UK frequencies, the airline operates to and from Dublin with 14 weekly flights.

As part of its codeshare agreement with British Airways, Qatar Airways passengers can choose to either fly via Hamad International Airport in Doha to the airline’s extensive network or fly direct to scores of destinations abroad on British Airways flights.