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Qatar Airways Boosts South Africa Flight Frequencies

Qatar Airways Expands South Africa Flights to Meet Rising Demand

Qatar Airways is increasing flight frequencies to South Africa as demand for business and leisure travel continues to grow. The expansion strengthens connectivity between Southern Africa and major global markets via Doha.

Increased Frequencies Across Three Key Gateways

The airline will raise total weekly flights to South Africa from 35 to 42. This increase applies to Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban routes.

  • Weekly flights between Doha and Johannesburg will rise from 18 to 21.
    The increased Johannesburg frequency takes effect on 18 February 2026.
  • Flights between Doha and Cape Town will increase from 12 to 14 weekly services.
    The Cape Town schedule enhancement begins on 17 February 2026.
  • The Doha–Durban service, tagged with Maputo, will grow from five to seven weekly flights.
    This Durban frequency increase becomes effective on 5 March 2026.
Stronger Global Connections and Economic Impact

The added flights provide more flexibility for travellers connecting to over 170 global destinations. Key onward markets include China, Europe, and the United States.

Passengers benefit from convenient schedules and smooth transfers via Hamad International Airport in Doha. The airport consistently ranks among the world’s best for efficiency and passenger experience.

The expansion supports tourism growth, trade, and investment across Southern Africa. Qatar Airways also continues to back African export industries through strong cargo capacity.

Continued Investment in Africa and Onboard Innovation

Qatar Airways’ Africa strategy includes partnerships with Air Algérie, Kenya Airways, RwandAir, and Airlink. The airline acquired a 25 percent stake in Airlink in October 2024.

Qatar Airways Cargo moves more than 6,000 tonnes of freight weekly across Africa. This supports fresh produce, horticulture, and textile supply chains.

Passengers on select African routes now enjoy free gate-to-gate Starlink Wi-Fi. The airline also features African-inspired meals and curated regional music onboard.

Qatar Airways has served Africa for over 30 years, operating 170 weekly flights to 29 cities.