Qatar Airways has officially returned to Canberra with the resumption of its daily service via Melbourne, reconnecting the city with more than 170 global destinations. With this addition, the airline now serves six major cities in Australia: Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide and Canberra, giving travellers across the ACT and nearby regions wider choices for international travel.

The daily Boeing 777 service offers smooth access to the airline’s worldwide network through Hamad International Airport in Doha, one of the world’s top aviation hubs. Passengers flying in Qsuite Business Class* can experience the brand’s signature comfort, complete with fully lie-flat beds, privacy doors, and on-demand a la carte dining curated by award-winning Australian chef Ross Lusted. All travellers can enjoy complimentary high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi, making Qatar Airways the only airline offering this feature to and from Canberra.

The airline’s partnership with Virgin Australia further expands connectivity, enabling easy domestic transfers to cities such as Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Adelaide and Melbourne. This provides greater flexibility for passengers planning both international and within-Australia journeys.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said: “We are delighted to return to Canberra and once again, serve Australia’s capital city. This milestone represents our continued commitment to the Australian market and to connecting communities across the world. Whether travelling for business, government service, study, or leisure, we look forward to welcoming passengers from Canberra back on board and providing them with the world-class services Qatar Airways is renowned for.”

Canberra Airport CEO, Mr. Stephen Byron, added: “The return of Qatar Airways is a gamechanger for international travel. It restores a vital link for over a million people across the ACT and southern NSW, while opening the door to global opportunities for business and tourism.”

Qatar Airways continues to stand out on the global stage, being named the World’s Best Airline by the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2025 for a record ninth time. The airline also earned titles for World’s Best Business Class, Best Airline in the Middle East, and Best Business Class Lounge for its Al Mourjan Lounge, The Garden at Hamad International Airport.

Services from Canberra will operate with the Qsuite configuration by default, with changes only made if operationally required.