Qatar Airways has announced a further rebuild of its international flight schedule, signalling a steady return to broader global connectivity as operations continue to stabilise.
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The airline’s latest revised timetable outlines a gradual increase in services to and from Doha, with flights scheduled to operate to more than 120 destinations across its worldwide network by mid-May 2026.
All services continue to run through dedicated flight corridors coordinated closely with the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, ensuring operations meet current regulatory and safety requirements.
While the expanded schedule marks a positive step forward for international travel, the airline notes that flight timings remain subject to change or cancellation due to operational, regulatory or safety considerations beyond its control.
Passengers holding confirmed bookings on routes included in the updated schedule will be contacted directly with revised flight details. Travellers are encouraged to check the Qatar Airways website or mobile app regularly and ensure their contact information is up to date to receive notifications.
The airline has also advised passengers not to arrive at departure airports without a valid confirmed ticket.
Qatar Airways says its operational teams are working within current constraints to help passengers reach their destinations as smoothly as possible. The carrier reiterated that passenger and crew safety remains its highest priority, while thanking travellers for their patience during ongoing disruptions.
African destinations included in the revised schedule
The updated network includes several key African routes, reinforcing Doha’s role as a major hub linking the continent to global destinations.
Operating destinations include:
- Abidjan (from 16 April)
- Abuja
- Accra (from 16 April)
- Addis Ababa
- Algiers
- Cairo
- Cape Town
- Casablanca
- Dar es Salaam
- Durban
- Entebbe
- Harare
- Johannesburg
- Kilimanjaro
- Kinshasa (from 16 May)
- Lagos
- Luanda (from 16 May)
- Lusaka
- Nairobi
- Tunis
Passengers seeking booking assistance can consult the airline’s FAQs via the Qatar Airways website.
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