Qatar Airways, Warmly Welcomes Hamburg Flights to Launch in Fifth Destination in Germany

Qatar Airways’ first flight has landed today at Hamburg Airport in Germany. It is the beginning of daily direct flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, Qatar, and it is considered the best airport by Skytrax.

Hamburg becomes Qatar Airways’ fifth destination in Germany. Many people wanted to fly in Qatar’s airways between Germany and Qatar. Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, and Munich are additionally supporting strong command in the market. According to Skytrax records, Qatar is the world’s best airline in 2024. Compared to the previous year (2023), it earned 62 percent of the extension of outbound passengers from Germany.

Worldwide, there are more than 170 airline routes that have increased with the new connection, which allows travellers to fly between northern Germany and Doha, Qatar, to many places around the world and also makes it easier for travellers to visit Hamburg.

Between northern Germany, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, the new flights will make it easier to trade goods. It might create more jobs in Hamburg, and this will be good for business in all those places because they’ll be shipping more goods. There will be more space for cargo, up to a maximum of 11% compared to last year.

The first flight was received with a warm welcome by Dr. Peter Tschentscher, First Mayor of Hamburg; Mr. Ali Al-Boainian, Charge de Affair of the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Berlin; Mr. Thierry Antinori, Chief Commercial Officer Qatar Airways; Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al-Mawlawi, CEO Visit Qatar; H.E. Lothar Freischlader, German Ambassador to the State of Qatar; Christian Kunsch, Hamburg Airport CEO; and Dr. Malte Heyne, CEO of the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce.

The chief executive officer of Qatar Airways Group, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said:

Qatar Airways extends a warm welcome to the beautiful city of Hamburg as the latest destination to join its expansive route network and its fifth gateway in Germany, a key market for the airline. As Qatar and Germany’s bilateral relations continue to strengthen, we are pleased to begin this route, which will further reinforce important economic and trade ties between the two countries. With our centrally located hub in Doha, we are well positioned to be able to facilitate exports from East to West and vice versa, and we look forward to seeing the growth of this route over the coming years from the World’s Best Airport and with the World’s Best Airline.

Peter Tschentscher, first Mayor of Hamburg, said:

Hamburg is an international city with centuries-old trade relations with all continents. Good flight connections via Hamburg Airport Helmut Schmidt are important for the economy, science, and culture of the Hanseatic city. Qatar Airways is one of the best and most modern airlines and is now adding Hamburg to its network of over 170 destinations with daily flights to Doha. I would like to thank everyone involved in the cooperation between our airport and Qatar Airways and wish them every success with the new flight connections from Hamburg to the rest of the world.

Chief Commercial Officer of Qatar Airways, Thierry Antinori, said:

As the World’s Best Airline, we are always striving to offer our passengers access to the award-winning Qatar Airways service and in-flight product via Hamad International Airport, voted the World’s Best Airport and Airport Retail by Skytrax in 2024, and our new route between Doha and Hamburg is evidence of this commitment. We are proud to offer our customers from northern Germany one of the most modern and comfortable aircraft choices in the world to travel to some of their favourite destinations, whether for business or leisure.

Qatar Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Abdulaziz Ali AL Mawlawi, said:

We at Visit Qatar are pleased to participate in yet another significant milestone for Qatar Airways and Qatar’s thriving tourism sector. This expansion will bolster Qatar’s global connectivity and underscore our commitment to becoming a leading tourist destination. The visitor experience in Qatar is distinguished by exceptional service, diverse offerings, and immersive activities. By welcoming German visitors, we foster cultural exchange and enrich the tourism landscape.

The chief executive officer of Hamburg Airport, Christian Kunsh, said,

We warmly welcome Qatar Airways to Hamburg Airport. As the commercial airport of northern Germany’s largest city, it is our aim to be well connected internationally. The new connection from Hamburg to Doha, one of the most important and fastest-growing hubs, greatly increases connectivity between Hamburg and the world. Our passengers can now look forward to even more flexibility in their travel planning, while Hamburg continues to gain importance as a business location and travel destination.

The CEO of the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Malte Heyne, said:

As Germany’s most important foreign trade centre, international accessibility is a key factor for Hamburg. The direct connection to Qatar Airways’ Doha hub strengthens Hamburg’s links to global trade. Direct flight connections are an important factor for the attractiveness of investors and tourists as well as for the organisation of international congresses and events.

If you’re willing to travel long distances in Germany, here is a great option: Hamad International Airport in Doha.  Qatar Airways offers a network serving demand and special destinations, with a focus on providing smooth connections without any inconvenience to the travel experience.