Canberra is the airline’s sixth gateway in Australia, enhancing connectivity and travel options for business and government sector customers.

The daily flights to Canberra will operate via Melbourne to the airline’s hub, Hamad International Airport, in Doha, which has consistently been voted the World’s Best Airport, as well as offering travellers a world-class stopover experience with seamless connections to more than 170 destinations across the Qatar Airways global network.

The flights. are operated by Boeing 777 aircraft, featuring the airline’s award-winning Q-suite Business Class cabin and complimentary high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi for all passengers.

Qatar Airways ceased operations to Canberra during the global pandemic, making this announcement a significant milestone for the airline as it reconnects to the city, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and the surrounding regions.

“We are delighted to be able to serve Canberra once again,” says Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer. “The nation’s capital, the political heart of Australia, rightly expects to be served by a range of international airlines, and I am proud that we are able to play our part in that. Whether travelling for business, government services or leisure, our commitment to Australia, and to Canberra, is one that we know will bring much-needed healthy competition to the market and greater choice for passengers.”

The announcement comes on top of the launch of sales of Virgin Australia’s new services from Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Melbourne to over 100 destinations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, operated on Qatar Airways aircraft.

The Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia partnership, positions Virgin Australia to compete strongly in the international travel market, delivering increased competition, improved connectivity, and enhanced customer choice.

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