Qatar Airways Announces Major Summer 2026 Expansion: Restoring Network to 160+ Global Destinations

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European Expansion: 26+ Destinations Reconnected

Europe represents one of the largest beneficiaries of Qatar Airways' Summer 2026 expansion. The airline is restoring service to major European hubs and secondary cities, strengthening connectivity across the continent.

Key European Restorations:
•    Brussels: Seven weekly flights, reconnecting Belgium with Doha's international hub and supporting tourism and business travel.
•    Helsinki: Resuming service on July 15 with four weekly flights using Boeing 787-8 aircraft, increasing to daily operations from August 1.
•    Lisbon, Prague, Düsseldorf, and Oslo: Each receiving seven weekly flights to support leisure travel, city breaks, and multi-country itineraries.
•    Additional Cities: Belgrade, Budapest, and Zagreb are also being reintegrated into the network, further rebuilding Qatar Airways' presence across Central and Eastern Europe.

These restored European links are expected to support both leisure travelers seeking city breaks and family visits, while simultaneously facilitating European access to Doha and onward connections across the airline's global network.