Qatar Airways, the 8-time World’s Best Airline (Skytrax 2024), is redefining luxury air travel with a bold expansion of its Australian network. From 1 Dec 2025, the award-winning carrier will relaunch daily flights from Canberra and enhance services from Melbourne, seamlessly connecting Australia’s political and cultural hubs to Doha and 170+ global destinations. This strategic move caters to luxury seekers, corporate leaders, and government travellers demanding unparalleled comfort, connectivity, and exclusivity.
Why This Matters: A New Standard in Premium Travel
1) Unmatched Connectivity:
Canberra (CBR) → Doha (DOH): Daily flights from 2 December 2025 via Melbourne, operated by Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
Melbourne (MEL) → Doha (DOH): Upgraded daily services with expanded capacity from 1 Dec 2025.
Global Reach: Fly seamlessly to marquee destinations like Paris, Zurich, Cape Town, and Dubai via Qatar’s hub, Hamad International Airport (World’s Best Airport).
2) Luxury Redefined:
Qsuite Business Class: Secure privacy in fully enclosed suites with double beds, 24-karat gold finishes, and onboard social lounges.
Starlink Wi-Fi: Complimentary high-speed connectivity (350MB/s) for streaming, virtual meetings, or staying connected.
Culinary Excellence: Savour menus curated by Michelin-star chefs, paired with vintage champagnes and sommelier-selected wines.
3) Exclusive Partnerships:
Virgin Australia Codeshares: Combine Qatar flights with Virgin’s domestic network for seamless Sydney/Perth/Brisbane connections.
Loyalty Rewards: Earn/redeem points with both Qatar Privilege Club and Virgin Australia Velocity, plus elite lounge access.
Flight Details
🔹 Routes:
Canberra (CBR) → Melbourne → Doha (DOH): Daily from 2 Dec 2025
Melbourne (MEL) → Doha (DOH): Enhanced daily services from 1 Dec 2025
🔹 Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER with Qsuite* (*subject to configuration).
Contact your Firstclass specialist for more detail.
