Looking to expand your travel horizons in 2023? Qatar Airways has just made an exciting announcement that’s sure to excite travellers everywhere. In a move that improves connectivity to other global destinations, the Middle Eastern carrier has announced 7 new destinations, 11 route resumptions, and frequency increases on 35 routes.
This comes after the airline replaced its QMiles reward currency with Qatar Airways Avios in 2022, meaning you can now redeem Avios reward flights with the airline. These changes mean even more options for travellers, with access to a wider range of global hot spots to redeem your Avios points for flights. With so many new destinations and flight options, the possibilities for your next adventure are virtually endless.
Let's look closely at what Qatar Airways has in store for the year ahead. From new locations to more choices for flights, there's a lot to be tempted by for globetrotters looking to explore the world in 2023.
New Destinations
Qatar Airways will be operating flights to seven new destinations from its hub at Doha International Airport, including:
- Chittagong, Bangladesh
- Juba, South Sudan
- Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Lyon, France
- Medan, Indonesia
- Trabzon, Turkey
- Toulouse, France
These new routes will be launched throughout the year, with Trabzon being the first one on June 16th. If you're planning a trip to any of these destinations, make sure to keep an eye out for Qatar Airways' launch dates.
Route Resumptions
The Covid-19 pandemic had a significant impact on air travel, causing many routes to be suspended. Qatar Airways is now in the process of resuming 11 routes, some of which are listed below:
- Nice: resuming on May 9
- Tokyo Haneda: resuming on June 1
- Birmingham: resuming on July 10
- Phnom Penh: resuming on October 29
- Ras Al Haima: resuming on November 1
- Buenos Aires: resuming on December 8
- Osaka: resuming on March 1, 2024
The expanded Qatar Airways network puts very different cities in reach, like old-town Nice, futuristic Tokyo and restless Buenos Aires. Passengers can look forward to travelling to these exciting locations with reward flights using Qatar Airways Avios points. And with the airline’s commitment to safety and comfort, travellers can rest easy knowing they're in good hands.
Increased Frequency
Qatar Airways is also increasing the frequency of 35 routes globally, providing travellers with more flight options. Here’s a detailed look at the changes:
Destination | Increase in Flight Frequency |
|---|---|
Abuja - Port Harcourt | Increased from 2 to 3 weekly flights |
Abuja - Kano | Increased from 3 to 4 weekly flights |
Athens | Increased from 7 to 14 weekly flights |
Belgrade | Increased from 5 to 7 weekly flights |
Berlin | Increased from 11 to 14 weekly flights |
Bucharest | Increased from 10 to 14 weekly flights |
Cairo | Increased from 21 to 28 weekly flights |
Copenhagen | Increased from 4 to 7 weekly flights, 10 in winter season 2023/24 |
Denpasar | Increased from 14 to 21 weekly flights |
Dublin | Increased from 12 to 14 weekly flights |
Düsseldorf | Increased from 7 to 11 weekly flights in winter season 2023/24 |
Edinburgh | Increased from 10 to 14 weekly flights |
Hanoi | Increased from 10 to 12 weekly flights |
Hong Kong | Increased from 11 to 14 weekly flights |
Khartoum | Increased from 7 to 14 weekly flights |
Larnaca | Increased from 7 to 14 weekly flights |
London Gatwick | Increased from 7 to 10 weekly flights, 14 in peak summer season |
London Heathrow | Increased from 42 to 45 weekly flights |
Madrid | Increased from 16 to 18 weekly flights |
Manila | Increased from 17 to 18 weekly flights |
Milan | Increased from 16 to 21 weekly flights |
Mogadishu | Increased from 3 to 4 weekly flights |
Nagpur | Increased from 4 to 7 weekly flights |
Oslo | Increased from 7 to 12 weekly flights in winter season 2023/24 |
Phuket | Increased from 14 to 21 weekly flights in winter season 2023/24 |
Saigon | Increased from 10 to 12 weekly flights |
Sarajevo | Increased from 3 to 4 weekly flights in summer season 2023 |
Sofia | Increased from 3 to 4 weekly flights in the summer season, 5 weekly flights in winter season 2023/24 |
Stockholm | Increased from 3 to 5 weekly flights in winter season 2023/24 |
Taif | Increased from 3 to 7 weekly flights |
Vienna | Increased from 10 to 14 weekly flights |
Warsaw | Increased from 7 to 14 weekly flights in winter season 2023/24 |
Yerevan | Increased from 7 to 10 weekly flights |
Zagreb | Increased from 4 to 7 weekly flights |
Zurich | Increased from 10 to 14 weekly flights |
The most exciting news for UK-based travellers is that London Heathrow and London Gatwick will see an increase in weekly flight frequencies from 42 to 45 and 7 to 14, respectively. This increase in frequency will allow point collectors to have more choices for their Avios reward flights when flying to and from London.
Benefits for Avios Collectors
With travellers always on the lookout for new destinations, Qatar Airways’ announcement has come as a welcome development. By redeeming your Avios points for flights, you can explore more destinations while enjoying the comfort and luxury of Qatar Airways.
