Qatar Airways is set to re-launch daily flights to Canberra from December 2025 in a major boost to tourism to the Australian Capital Territory.

The daily flights to Canberra will operate via Melbourne to the airline’s hub, Hamad International Airport, in Doha, with a Boeing 777 aircraft, featuring the airline’s award-winning Q-suite Business Class cabin and complimentary high-speed Starlink WiFi 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,” said 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 came 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.