Qatar Airways is flying to over 160 destinations this summer — its biggest network since the Middle East airspace disruptions earlier in the year.
New and Returning Routes This Summer
| Region | Destination | Frequency / Status |
|---|---|---|
| Africa | Marrakesh, Morocco | 7x weekly (daily) |
| Africa | Seychelles | 4x weekly |
| Africa | Kigali, Rwanda | 2x weekly |
| Africa | Port Sudan | Launching 2 July |
| Americas | Miami | 10x weekly (up from 7) |
| Americas | Boston | 7x weekly (up from 4) |
| Americas | Los Angeles | 7x weekly (up from 4) |
| Americas | San Francisco | 7x weekly (up from 4) |
| Americas | Philadelphia | Daily from 1 August |
| Americas | Bogotá | Resuming 22 July |
| Americas | Caracas | Resuming 22 July |
| Asia-Pacific | Adelaide | 7x weekly (daily) |
| Asia-Pacific | Almaty | 7x weekly (daily) |
| Asia-Pacific | Auckland | 7x weekly (daily) |
| Asia-Pacific | Baku | 7x weekly (daily) |
| Asia-Pacific | Tbilisi | 7x weekly (daily) |
| Asia-Pacific | Osaka | 5x weekly |
| Asia-Pacific | Tokyo Haneda | Listed by Qatar Airways from 15 July |
| Asia-Pacific | Tashkent | 4x weekly |
| Asia-Pacific | Yerevan | 4x weekly |
| Europe | Brussels | 7x weekly (daily) |
| Europe | Düsseldorf | 7x weekly (daily) |
| Europe | Lisbon | 7x weekly (daily) |
| Europe | Oslo | 7x weekly (daily) |
| Europe | Prague | 7x weekly (daily) |
| Europe | Helsinki | 4x → 7x from 1 August |
| Europe | Belgrade | 4x weekly |
| Europe | Budapest | 4x weekly |
| Europe | Zagreb | 4x weekly |
Americas: FIFA World Cup Drives Big Frequency Increases
As the Official Airline Partner of FIFA World Cup 2026, Qatar Airways has boosted frequencies on key US city routes to handle fan travel
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Frequency boosts | Miami leads with 10 weekly flights, up from 7; Boston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco each jump from 4 to 7 weekly |
| Returning routes | Philadelphia rejoins the network as a daily route from 1 August; Bogotá and Caracas resume from 22 July |
Asia-Pacific: Japan and Oceania Come Back Strong
Nine Asia-Pacific destinations return this summer, and most come back at daily frequency. Tokyo Haneda is the headline addition for the region; Qatar Airways currently lists the route from 15 July.
| Destination | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Osaka | 5x weekly |
| Auckland, Adelaide, Almaty, Baku, Tbilisi | Daily |
| Tashkent, Yerevan | 4x weekly |
Europe: Five Cities Get Daily Service, Four More at 4x Weekly
| Destination | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Brussels, Düsseldorf, Lisbon, Oslo, Prague | Daily |
| Helsinki | 4x weekly → daily from 1 August |
| Belgrade, Budapest, Zagreb | 4x weekly |
For European travellers connecting via Doha, Qatar Airways flights through Doha are often a competitive alternative to direct fares, especially with Privilege Club benefits that Avios members can stack.
Middle East Capacity Also Gets a Boost
| Route | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Dubai | 5x daily |
| Abu Dhabi | Double-daily (from May 2026) |
These additions are useful for passengers wanting to connect onwards from Dubai or Abu Dhabi to Qatar Airways’ wider network without needing a partner carrier for the first leg.
Deals Worth Checking Before You Book
The 30% bonus Avios partner points exchange runs until 30 June 2026 — eligible partner programme points converted to Privilege Club receive 30% more Avios than transferred.
New Privilege Club members can earn up to 4,000 bonus Avios using enrolment code PCAMER26 after their first eligible Qatar Airways-operated and marketed flight. Avios can be used on Qatar Airways flights, upgrades, and hotel bookings.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Qatar Airways’ summer 2026 schedule run?
The summer 2026 schedule runs from 16 June to 15 September 2026. Qatar Airways says passengers holding tickets issued by 15 May 2026, with travel dates between 28 February and 15 September 2026, may be eligible for complimentary date changes to a new travel date up to 31 October 2026 when rebooking on Qatar Airways-operated flights, subject to availability and fare seasonality; standard fare rules apply to refunds.
Which US cities did Qatar Airways boost frequencies to for FIFA World Cup 2026?
Qatar Airways increased frequencies to Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Miami. Miami now operates 10 weekly flights; Boston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco each run 7 weekly. Philadelphia returns as a daily route from 1 August.
Is there a Qatar Airways summer 2026 promo code?
The summer fare sale has ended. However, new Privilege Club members can use code PCAMER26 to earn up to 4,000 bonus Avios after their first eligible Qatar Airways-operated and marketed flight; enrolment is open through 31 December 2026, with eligible travel through 30 June 2027. The 30% bonus Avios partner points exchange runs until 30 June 2026 for eligible conversions with participating partners.
What is the Qatar Stopover and how do I use it?
The Qatar Stopover lets eligible Qatar Airways and code-share ticket holders book a Doha hotel at a subsidised rate if their transit through Hamad International Airport is 12 hours or more. Stopover bookings are subject to availability and let you explore the city between flights.
Sources
- Qatar Airways Newsroom — Qatar Airways Expands Global Network to over 150 Destinations
- Aviation A2Z — Qatar Airways Resumes Flights to 26 Destinations in Summer 2026
- Qatar Airways Newsroom — Qatar Airways Returns to Philadelphia with Daily Flights
- Qatar Airways Newsroom — Qatar Airways to Enhance Operations in Africa
- Qatar Airways Newsroom — Qatar Airways to Increase Operations to Dubai with Five Daily Flights
- Qatar Airways Newsroom — Qatar Airways Resumes Operations to Abu Dhabi
- Qatar Airways Privilege Club — 30% Bonus Avios Partner Points Exchange (June 2026)
