Frequencies to Dubai Gradually Increase
DOHA/Qatar, BTNp: QATAR AIRWAYS continues to increase its capacity between Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by gradually expanding frequencies between Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) from two to five daily services, starting 5 June 2026.
The additional frequencies will be introduced in phases to meet growing demand and provide greater flexibility for passengers travelling between the two cities. The existing two daily flights will be increased to three daily flights effective today, followed by the introduction of the fourth flight from 15 June, and a fifth daily flight resumed during the summer season. The flights will be operated on Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 aircraft.
This expansion reinforces Qatar Airways’ commitment to enhancing connectivity within the region and supporting both business and leisure travel between Qatar and the United Arab Emirates with up to 35 weekly flights.
Qatar Airways has been steadily restoring its network across the Middle East and is currently operating to over 20 destinations in the region. Providing passengers convenient and seamless connectivity, the airline resumed operations to Dubai (DXB) and Sharjah (SHJ) in April, and restarted flights to Abu Dhabi (AUH) in May.
Enhance Operations in Africa
Additionally, Qatar expanding its African network, with flight resumptions and frequency increases launching from 16 June 2026.
Boosting connectivity across Africa, the airline will restart four weekly flights to Seychelles (SEZ) and two weekly flights to Kigali (KGL) from 16 June, and daily flight to Marrakesh (RAK) from 1 July.
Qatar Airways is set to enhance convenient travel options by serving the following destinations with increased flights:
Alexandria (HBE) – increased from three weekly flights to up to seven
Cairo (CAI) – increased from 28 weekly flights to up to 35
Cape Town (CPT) – increased from seven weekly flights to up to 10
Dar es Salaam (DAR) – increased from three weekly flights to up to seven
Lusaka (LUN)-Harare (HRE) – increased from five weekly flights to up to seven
Maputo (MPM)-Durban (DUR) – increased from four weekly flights to up to seven
Flights to Port Sudan (PZU)
From 2 July, the airline is launching three weekly flights to Port Sudan, Sudan. Passengers travelling to Port Sudan from key markets in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, such as Oman and Pakistan, can make seamless transfers through Hamad International Airport. The move reinforces the airline’s commitment to global connectivity, while balancing sustainable growth with increasing demand for convenient air travel connectivity and trade. Departing every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
Rebuilds Flight Schedules
Qatar Airways has published its latest revised schedule, reflecting the gradual increase in flights to, and from, Doha to more than 120 destinations by mid-May 2026, across the airline’s global network.
All flights to, and from, Doha continue to operate through dedicated flight corridors established in close co-ordination with the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority.
Flight schedules are subject to change or cancellation due to operational, regulatory, safety, or other circumstances beyond operator control.
Passengers who currently hold a confirmed booking on a flight to the destinations listed in the new schedule will be contacted with new flight information. Please be sure to check the Qatar Airways website or app and ensure your contact details are correct and updated.
Passengers are kindly asked not to arrive at their departure airport unless they hold a valid, confirmed ticket for travel. The safety and well-being of passengers and crew remain Qatar Airways highest priority. *BTNewspaper
