🔥 Trending Qatar Airways Resumes Flights to Australia: What You Need to Know

Qatar Airways is reinstating its ultra-long-haul service to Australia, specifically the Doha-Melbourne-Canberra route, with flights set to resume from December 8, 2026 ⁴. This marks the completion of the airline's Australian network restoration, following suspensions caused by the conflict in Iran and the broader Middle East region ⁴⁷.

Key Updates on Qatar Airways' Australia Flights

• Route Resumption: The Doha-Melbourne-Canberra route will restart on December 8, 2026 ⁴.
• Frequency: Initially, the airline will operate this route four times a week ⁴.
• Aircraft: Qatar Airways plans to use its three-class Boeing 777-300ER aircraft for these flights ⁴.
• Alliance with Virgin Australia: Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia have received approval for an integrated alliance from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) ³. This alliance will facilitate 28 weekly flights from Australia to Doha ³. There are also reports that Qatar Airways is set to acquire 25% of Virgin Australia ⁸.
• Context: The resumption of these flights signals Qatar Airways' full comeback to the Australian market after various routes were suspended ⁷. The airline had previously indicated a September return, but this was updated to December ¹.

This re-establishment of services is part of Qatar Airways' broader strategy, as the airline continues to expand its network and strengthen its position as one of the world's largest airlines ⁸.