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Qatar Airways returns to Canberra, Australia

Qatar Airways’ comeback flight to Canberra touched down on 2nd December, officially marking the return of its daily service to the Australian capital via Melbourne.

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Qatar Airways now operates flights to 6 key cities in Australia: Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide and Canberra. The resumption brings enhanced global access, greater competition, and expanded travel options for passengers across the ACT and surrounding regions.

The daily Boeing 777 service will seamlessly connect travellers from Canberra to more than 170 destinations worldwide via award-winning Hamad International Airport in Doha. Passengers travelling in Qsuite Business Class can enjoy the airline’s signature luxury experience, featuring fully lie-flat beds, sliding privacy doors, and on demand a la carte dining with an exclusive menu designed by award-winning Australian chef, Ross Lusted.

All travellers will benefit from complimentary high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi and Qatar Airways’ renowned inflight service, designed to make every journey exceptional. Qatar Airways is the only airline that offers Starlink Wi-Fi to and from Canberra.

Through Qatar Airways’ strategic partnership with Virgin Australia, passengers flying from Canberra can also enjoy seamless onward connections to major domestic destinations including Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Adelaide and Melbourne – enhancing convenience and flexibility across Australia.