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Qatar Airways Expands China Network with 43% More Capacity to Shanghai

Qatar Airways Expands China Network with 43% More Capacity to Shanghai

Qatar Airways is deepening its footprint in China with a significant capacity boost, providing even more flexibility and choice for travellers and trade partners alike. From 1 January 2026, the airline will increase its Shanghai Pudong (PVG) service from seven to ten weekly flights, marking a 43% growth in capacity

This expansion strengthens the airline’s comprehensive 53 weekly direct flights from Doha to China, spanning key destinations including Beijing Daxing (PKX), Guangzhou (CAN), Shanghai Pudong (PVG), Chongqing (CKG), Hangzhou (HGH), and Chengdu Tianfu (TFU)

Seamless Connectivity Across China

Travellers can now enjoy the convenience of arriving in one Chinese city and departing from another, thanks to Qatar Airways’ strong partnerships with China Southern Airlines and Xiamen Air. These collaborations enable extensive onward connections and greater regional coverage, creating a network that spans from Xiamen to Beijing and Guangzhou

Together, the three airlines offer the following weekly frequencies:

  • Qatar Airways (QR): 7 weekly flights each to Guangzhou and Beijing Daxing, 10 to Shanghai, plus connections to Chongqing, Hangzhou, and Chengdu.

  • China Southern Airlines (CZ): 7 flights to Guangzhou and 3 to Beijing Daxing.

  • Xiamen Airlines (MF): 7 flights to Beijing Daxing and 7 to Xiamen

Flexible Itineraries for Business and Leisure

With this robust schedule, agents and travellers can build itineraries that maximise flexibility — whether clients are heading to China for business, leisure, or to connect onwards within Asia. The increase also underscores Qatar Airways’ commitment to supporting the resurgence of global travel demand and facilitating smoother trade and tourism between China and the world.

Partnership Power

Qatar Airways’ collaboration with China Southern Airlines and Xiamen Air ensures unmatched flexibility and seamless connectivity across the Chinese market, reinforcing its status as a leading global connector. Together, these partnerships deliver the perfect balance of frequency, convenience, and choice for passengers.