Great News for Travelers: Qatar Airways to Resume Daily Flights to Canberra via Melbourne

Exciting news for travelers as Qatar Airways has announced its plans to relaunch daily flight services from Doha’s Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Canberra Airport (CBR), with a stopover in Melbourne Airport (MEL), just an hour's flight away from the Australian capital. The flights are scheduled to start by December 2025, marking a significant moment for Canberra's connectivity to the world.

Pilotcenter.net News reports that Qatar Airways will be operating these flights using their Boeing 777 aircraft, equipped with the luxurious QSuite Business Class cabin and complimentary high-speed Starlink connectivity for all passengers. This move comes after the airline previously halted flights to Canberra in response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Expressing his enthusiasm about the return of Qatar Airways to Canberra, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We are delighted to be able to serve Canberra once again. 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."

In response to this announcement, Canberra Airport CEO Stephen Byron emphasized the positive impact this decision will have on the local community, stating, "This service not only provides over a million residents access to a global network spanning more than 170 destinations but also invites the world to rediscover Canberra’s unique cultural, educational, and tourism offerings."

Byron highlighted the significance of offering travelers more choices, stating, "We believe that providing a greater choice of carriers and destinations not only makes prices more competitive but also opens up boundless opportunities for our community, connecting our city to the rest of the world."

The resumption of flights by Qatar Airways signifies a promising development for Canberra's air travel sector, offering travelers more options and enhancing the city's connectivity to global destinations.