Qatar Airways Cargo 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.
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 October 26, 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 December 13, 2025 and February 16, 2026. One freighter flight also offers 100 tonnes 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, informed a release.