- Qatar Airways Cargo is ramping up belly-hold and freighter flight frequencies this winter to meet peak-season demand, with standout increases on key trade routes including London (10 daily flights, a record high), São Paulo, and Tokyo.
- Expanded capacity spans Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas, with strategic freighter support adding over 3,700 tonnes of weekly uplift across major hubs like Frankfurt, Madrid, and Bangkok.
- The move reinforces Qatar Airways Cargo’s position as a global logistics hub, leveraging Hamad International Airport’s central location and its vast network of 60+ freighter and 170+ passenger destinations.
Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading air cargo carrier, is boosting belly-hold flight frequencies, in addition to its scheduled freighter capacity to strategic international destinations this winter to meet rising demand during the peak season. Notably, London will see a historic increase from 8 to 10 daily flights—marking the highest-ever frequency for Qatar Airways—while Zanzibar will benefit from widebody aircraft service.
Located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, Qatar Airways Cargo’s hub at the award-winning Hamad International Airport continues to play a pivotal role in global trade. This winter, the airline is enhancing connectivity across major trade routes, further strengthening its position as a bridge between East and West.
“With over 60 freighter destinations and more than 170 passenger destinations, Qatar Airways Cargo already offers an unmatched global network,” said Mark Drusch, Chief Officer Cargo at Qatar Airways Cargo. “But excellence is a journey, not a destination. We are continuously refining our capacity and operations to meet dynamic market demands, especially as we head into the peak season. These frequency increases reflect our commitment to delivering reliable, high-performance cargo solutions across the globe.”
Enhanced Belly-Hold Capacity via Expanded Passenger Network and Freighter Flights
Europe
- London: Increased to 10 daily passenger flights (from 8). Nine freighter flights also offer 900 tonnes capacity each way per week
- Dublin and Madrid: Increased to 17 weekly flights (from 14). 11 freighter flights to Madrid also offer 1100 tonnes capacity each way per week
- Berlin & Frankfurt: Increased to 21 weekly flights (from 18). Nine freighter flights to Frankfurt also offer 900 tonnes capacity each way per week
- Manchester: Increased to up to 24 weekly flights (from 21)
Africa
- Casablanca: Increased to 7 weekly flights (from 4)
- Cape Town: Increased to 12 weekly flights (from 10)
- Johannesburg: Increased to 18 weekly flights (from 14). Three freighter flights also offer 300 tonnes capacity each way per week
- Zanzibar: Daily widebody service begins 26 October 2025
Asia
- Tokyo Narita: Increased to 14 weekly flights (from 11)
- Phuket: Increased to 4 daily flights (from 3)
- Bangkok: Increased to 45 weekly flights (from 42) between 13 December 2025 and 16 February 2026. One freighter flight also offers 100 tonnes of capacity each way per week
Americas
- São Paulo: Increased to 18 weekly flights (from 14). Four freighter flights also offer 400 tonnes capacity each way per week
- Toronto: Increased to 7 weekly flights (from 5)
Customers can book cargo space via the Digital Lounge platform or through all third-party booking platforms hosting Qatar Airways Cargo.
