Qatar Airways Top 10 Busiest Routes in 2025

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DOHA— Qatar Airways (QR) is one of the most influential and globally connected carriers in the world. The airline operates a robust hub-and-spoke network from its home base at Hamad International Airport.

As of April 2025, Qatar Airways serves an impressive 180 destinations across 86 countries, covering all six inhabited continents. What sets the airline apart is that every single one of its destinations is international, making it one of the only few major carriers globally without any domestic flights.

Qatar Airways Busiest Routes in 2025

Below is a detailed look at the airline’s 10 busiest passenger routes in 2025, based on weekly one-way seat capacity:

1. London Heathrow – Doha

The undisputed busiest route in Qatar Airways’ network is the high-density corridor between London Heathrow and Doha. This transcontinental link sees a staggering eight daily flights, offering premium connectivity between Europe and the Gulf.

The airline deploys a mix of wide-body aircraft. The flight operations include four daily Boeing 777-300ERs, two Airbus A350-900s, and two flagship Airbus A380-800s. These aircraft come in both two- and three-class configurations, serving a mix of business, leisure, and transit passengers.

With 21,924 weekly one-way seats, this route stands out not just in Qatar Airways’ network but also as one of the busiest intercontinental corridors in the world.

2. Bangkok – Doha

Coming in second is the vital route linking the Thai capital, Bangkok, to Doha, with a total of 32 weekly flights. The airline relies heavily on its Boeing 777-300ER fleet on this route, operating it 25 times per week, along with a daily A380-800 service.

The airline operates both two-class and four-class configured Boeing 777-300ERs. This mix in operations offers options from economy to Qatar Airways’ famed Qsuite business class. Additionally, the route is served daily by the Airbus A380-800, adding significant premium seating capacity and even first class on board.

With 12,513 weekly one-way seats, this route caters to both leisure travelers heading to Thailand and Southeast Asians connecting through Doha to Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

3. Doha – Jeddah

The third busiest route in the network is the Doha and Jeddah sector. Saudi Arabia’s key commercial and religious hub is served by five daily flights. The airline operates this route using a mix of Airbus A350s, Boeing 787-9s, and Boeing 777-300ERs.

This route benefits from high pilgrimage traffic, especially due to Jeddah’s proximity to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. With 10,952 weekly one-way seats, it shows the strategic importance of intra-Gulf connectivity even among international carriers like Qatar Airways.

4. Dubai – Doha

Despite being geographically close, the Doha–Dubai route remains one of Qatar Airways’ busiest. Thanks to the massive demand from business travelers, expatriates, and connecting passengers. Operating five times daily, Qatar Airways flies this route using its widebody fleet, including the A350, Boeing 787-9, and Boeing 777-300ER.

The airline offers 10,836 weekly one-way seats in this sector. This corridor underlines how short-haul international routes in the Gulf rival long-haul ones in seat capacity due to high frequency and premium cabin demand.

5. Doha – Riyadh

Ranking fifth is the Doha–Riyadh connection, another vital connection between Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Like other Gulf routes, this route is operated with a mix of large aircraft, including A350s, 787-9s, and 777-300ERs.

It too has five daily flights, amounting to 10,647 weekly one-way seats. With the growing cooperation between GCC nations in the post-blockade era, this route shall remain strong in terms of economic significance.

6. Doha – Paris

Qatar Airways has long invested in premium service between Doha and Paris, and the route reflects that with four daily flights. The airline deploys two Airbus A350-900s and two Boeing 777-300ERs daily on this leg.

The four daily flights ensure wide availability for both leisure and business travelers. Paris serves as a crucial hub in Western Europe, making this route strategically valuable. With 8,918 weekly one-way seats, it is the airline’s busiest European route after London.

7. Colombo – Doha

The Colombo–Doha route is one of the strongest links between South Asia and the Middle East. Served four times daily, the route is operated by a combination of Boeing 787-9s and 787-8s, with two flights each using these aircraft types.

With 8,001 weekly one-way seats, this route caters to a mix of migrant workers, tourists, and business travelers. Colombo serves as a crucial South Asian destination for Qatar Airways. The airline offers convenient one-stop access to the Middle East, Europe, and North America via Doha.

8. Doha – Denpasar (Bali)

Bali’s growing popularity among global leisure passengers makes the Doha–Denpasar route a standout among Qatar Airways’ Asia-Pacific services. The airline operates this route three times daily—two with the Airbus A350-1000 and one with the Boeing 787-8.

With 7,308 weekly one-way seats, the route caters not only to tourists from Europe and the Middle East but also to those connecting from North America and Africa.

9. Doha – Singapore

Singapore, being one of the key business and transit hubs in Asia, maintains strong connectivity with Doha. Qatar Airways operates three daily flights on this route, utilizing a combination of an Airbus A350-900, an A350-1000, and a Boeing 777-300ER.

This variety of aircraft ensures flexibility for different market segments, from corporate flyers to long-haul leisure travelers. With 6,748 weekly one-way seats, this route is critical for maintaining the airline’s premium presence in Southeast Asia.

10. Manchester – Doha

Rounding off the list is the Manchester–Doha route, which sees three daily flights. Two of these flights are operated by Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and one by an Airbus A350-1000. This route is an important connection between Northern England and Qatar Airways’ global network.

With 6,643 weekly one-way seats, the service underscores the airline’s strong position in the UK market beyond just London. The airline offers one-stop access to Asia, Australia, Africa, and the Middle East.

Bottom Line

Qatar Airways continues to demonstrate its dominance in the global aviation landscape by offering extensive, high-capacity routes that connect key cities across the world.

The airline has grown into the largest carrier in the Middle East. These routes reflect where the airline sees demand and also showcase the strategic importance of certain global cities within Qatar Airways’ vast network.

Operating a fleet of 249 aircraft, Qatar Airways has a mix of Airbus and Boeing jets in its fleet. Among these are 28 Boeing 777 Freighters that contribute to the airline’s significant cargo operations.

Looking ahead, the airline has an additional 197 aircraft on order, including 34 next-generation Boeing 777-8F freighters. The airline wants to ensure its continued growth across both passenger and cargo segments.

As the airline prepares to expand its fleet and destination list even further, it’s clear that Qatar Airways will remain a powerhouse in international aviation for years to come.

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