Qatar Airways Cargo is boosting belly-hold flight frequencies, in addition to its scheduled freighter capacity to strategic international destinations this winter to meet rising demand during the peak season.
Notably, London will see a historic increase from 8 to 10 daily flights—marking the highest-ever frequency for Qatar Airways—while Zanzibar will benefit from widebody aircraft service.
Located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, Qatar Airways Cargo’s hub at the award-winning Hamad International Airport continues to play a pivotal role in global trade.
This winter, the airline is enhancing connectivity across major trade routes, further strengthening its position as a bridge between East and West.
Mark Drusch, Chief Officer Cargo at Qatar Airways Cargo said: “With over 60 freighter destinations and more than 170 passenger destinations, Qatar Airways Cargo already offers an unmatched global network.
“But excellence is a journey, not a destination. We are continuously refining our capacity and operations to meet dynamic market demands, especially as we head into the peak season.
“These frequency increases reflect our commitment to delivering reliable, high-performance cargo solutions across the globe”
Europe
- London: Increased to 10 daily passenger flights (from eight). Nine freighter flights also offer 900 tonnes capacity each way per week
- Dublin and Madrid: Increased to 17 weekly flights (from 14). 11 freighter flights to Madrid also offer 1100 tonnes capacity each way per week
- Berlin & Frankfurt: Increased to 21 weekly flights (from 18). Nine freighter flights to Frankfurt also offer 900 tonnes capacity each way per week
- Manchester: Increased to up to 24 weekly flights (from 21)
Africa
- Casablanca: Increased to seven weekly flights (from 4)
- Cape Town: Increased to 12 weekly flights (from 10)
- Johannesburg: Increased to 18 weekly flights (from 14). Three freighter flights also offer 300 tonnes capacity each way per week
- Zanzibar: Daily widebody service begins 26 October 2025
Asia
- Tokyo Narita: Increased to 14 weekly flights (from 11)
- Phuket: Increased to four daily flights (from three)
- Bangkok: Increased to 45 weekly flights (from 42) between 13 December 2025 and 16 February 2026. One freighter flight also offers 100 tonnes capacity each way per week
Americas
- São Paulo: Increased to 18 weekly flights (from 14). Four freighter flights also offer 400 tonnes capacity each way per week
- Toronto: Increased to seven weekly flights (from five)