Qatar Airways Cargo Enhances Global Network with New Destinations, Route Resumptions and Capacity

These network enhancements increase the carrier’s overall cargo capacity by 12 percent 

It is the first airline to operate belly-hold flights from Middle East to Caracas and Bogotá

Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading air cargo carrier, has expanded its global capacity with the relaunch of Boeing 777 freighters to the Austrian capital city Vienna while adding a second Boeing 777 freighter to Warsaw, the capital and largest city of Poland.  The freighter to Vienna will operate on the Doha – Budapest – Vienna – Doha route while the additional Warsaw freighter will operate on the Doha – Budapest – Warsaw – Doha route, unlocking increased cargo capacity. The airline has also enhanced its passenger network, announcing new destinations Caracas, Venezuela, and Bogotá, Colombia, commencing from 22 July 2026.  

Qatar Airways is relaunching flights to Helsinki on 15 July 2026 and Tokyo Haneda on 16 July 2026. The airline is also ramping up frequencies across its network starting in May. With these network enhancements, Qatar Airways Cargo is able to offer significant belly hold cargo capacity to key international destinations, in addition to its scheduled freighter services, to better support customer demand and global trade.

Strategically located at the crossroads of global trade, the airline’s award winning Hamad International Airport serves as a critical hub of global trade. Enhanced connectivity across major trade lanes continues to strengthen Qatar Airways Cargo’s role as a trusted link between East and West.

Enhanced freighter and belly-hold cargo capacity for May 2026 except when indicated by the date:

Africa

- Addis Ababa: Upgrade from B787 to B777 passenger flights. 
Total cargo capacity per week, each way: 44+ tonnes.

- Tunis: Increased to 10 weekly passenger flights (from 7 weekly). 
Total cargo capacity per week, each way: 105+ tonnes.

Americas

- Caracas, via Bogotá: New passenger destinations with twice weekly flights. Total belly-hold capacity each way: 20 tonnes.

- Dallas: Increased to 10 weekly passenger flights (from 7 weekly).
Total cargo capacity per week, each way: 54 tonnes.

- Houston: Increased to 5 weekly passenger flights (from 3 weekly).
2 existing weekly freighter flights also offer 200 tonnes of capacity each way.
Total cargo capacity per week, each way: 228 tonnes.

- New York: Increased to 14 weekly passenger flights (from 11 weekly).
Total cargo capacity per week, each way: 88 tonnes.

- São Paulo: Increased to 14 weekly passenger flights (from 11 weekly).
4 existing weekly freighter flights also offer 400 tonnes of capacity, each way.
Total cargo capacity per week, each way: 479+ tonnes.

Asia

- Dhaka: Increased to 17 weekly passenger flights (from 14 weekly).
Total cargo capacity per week, each way: 315+ tonnes.

- Hong Kong: Increased to 14 weekly passenger flights (from 10 weekly).
42 existing weekly freighter flights also offer 4,200 tonnes of capacity each way.
Total cargo capacity per week, each way: 4,474+ tonnes.

- Kathmandu: Increased to 21 weekly passenger flights (from 14 weekly).
Total cargo capacity per week, each way: 270+ tonnes.

- Kuala Lumpur: Increases to 21 weekly passenger flights (from 14 weekly), effective 16 June.
3 existing weekly freighter flights offer 300 tonnes of capacity each way.
Total cargo capacity per week, each way: 683+ tonnes.

- Shanghai: To be increased to 10 weekly passenger flights (from 7 weekly) from 1 June.
8 existing weekly freighter flights also offer 800 tonnes of capacity each way.
Total cargo capacity per week, each way: 985+ tonnes.

- Tokyo Haneda: Relaunches on 16 July with 4 weekly passenger flights, increasing to 7 weekly flights on 1 August.
Total belly-hold capacity initially 60 tonnes, increasing to 105 tonnes on 1 August.

Europe

- Helsinki: Relaunches on 15 July with 4 weekly passenger flights, increasing to 7 weekly flights on 1 August.
Total belly-hold capacity initially 40 tonnes, increasing to 70 tonnes on 1 August.

- Istanbul: Increased to 17 weekly passenger flights (from 14).
2 existing weekly freighter flights from Istanbul.
Total belly-hold cargo capacity per week, each way: 190 tonnes.
Total freighter capacity: 200 tonnes each week from Istanbul only.

- Vienna: Increased to 7 weekly passenger flights (from 4 weekly) and one new weekly freighter service.
Total belly-hold cargo capacity per week, each way: 73+ tonnes.
Total freighter capacity: 100 tonnes each week from Vienna only.

- Warsaw: Increased to 2 weekly freighter flights (from 1).
7 existing weekly belly-hold flights and 1 existing weekly freighter offer 173+ tonnes of capacity each way.
Total cargo capacity per week, each way : 273+ tonnes.

Middle East

- Amman: Increased to 14 weekly passenger flights (from 7 weekly).
1 weekly freighter flight also offers 100 tonnes each way.
Total cargo capacity per week, each way: 291+ tonnes.

- Baghdad: Relaunched with 2 weekly wide-body passenger flights.
1 weekly freighter flight also offers 100 tonnes of capacity each way.
Total cargo capacity per week, each way: 115 tonnes.

- Basra: Relaunch of 4 weekly wide-body passenger flights.
Total cargo capacity per week, each way: 51+ tonnes.

- Beirut: Increased to 14 weekly passenger flights (from 7 weekly).
1 weekly freighter flight also offers 100 tonnes of capacity each way.
Total cargo capacity per week, each way: 275+ tonnes.

- Dammam: Increased to 21 weekly passenger flights (from 14 weekly).
Total cargo capacity per week, each way: 351+ tonnes.

All Qatar Airways Cargo products are available on these flights and can be booked through the air cargo carrier’s innovative Digital Lounge e-booking platform and through local Qatar Airways Cargo sales teams, with capacity open for customer bookings.

About Qatar Airways Cargo

Qatar Airways Cargo is the world’s leading air cargo carrier, connecting businesses globally through a network of over 60 freighter destinations and more than 160 belly-hold destinations. Part of the Qatar Airways Group, the carrier is headquartered in Doha, State of Qatar, with its hub at Hamad International Airport (HIA) — a world-class facility equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure.

The fleet comprises 30 Boeing 777 freighters and over 230 passenger aircraft offering belly-hold capacity, supported by an extensive road feeder service network. Qatar Airways Cargo is also the launch customer for the innovative Boeing 777-8F, featuring advanced technology and delivering a 25% improvement in fuel efficiency and emissions, with deliveries expected in 2027.

As a global industry leader, Qatar Airways Cargo upholds the highest standards in transporting a diverse range of cargo. The airline continues to invest in digitalisation, products, facilities, and services designed to exceed customer expectations.

Committed to sustainability and social responsibility, Qatar Airways Cargo drives positive change through its WeQare programme, built on four pillars: environment, society, economy, and culture. Leveraging its global network, the carrier supports charitable, environmental, and humanitarian initiatives that transform lives and protect ecosystems worldwide.