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Qatar Airways restores direct international link to Canberra

The return of flights this December marks a significant boost for the nation's capital after more than two years without the carrier.

By The Daily Canberra · Published 26 June 2026 at 7:33 pm · 1 min read

Qatar Airways will resume direct flights to Canberra in December, restoring critical international air connectivity to the nation's capital after an absence of more than two years, according to reports. The return of the carrier offers Canberra residents and businesses renewed access to one of the world's major aviation hubs, potentially easing travel friction for public servants, visitors and corporate travellers.

The resumption addresses a significant gap in Canberra's international aviation network. Direct flights to major hubs typically support business travel, tourism and diplomatic functions central to a national capital's economy. The restoration of Qatar Airways' service suggests growing confidence in Canberra's market fundamentals and demand for international connectivity.

Sources: citynews.com.au.

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