Qatar Airways Turns Winter Into “More Flights, More Fun” Season — Nearly 3,000 Extra Chances to Escape the Cold

Qatar Airways Turns Winter Into “More Flights, More Fun” Season — Nearly 3,000 Extra Chances to Escape the Cold

Qatar Airways has looked at the winter calendar, looked at global travel demand, and decided: Yes, the world absolutely needs more flights right now. And so, like a highly organised Santa with a fleet of widebody reindeer, the airline is rolling out nearly 3,000 extra flights this winter. Not 30. Not 300. Three. Thousand.

If you’ve ever tried booking a winter getaway and thought, “Why is everything sold out except the 3AM option?”—Qatar Airways heard you, took notes, and said, “OK fine, we’ll fix it.”

This massive expansion focuses on crowd favourites like Kuala Lumpur, Lagos, Shanghai and Singapore, plus more love for over 15 other destinations including Cape Town, Dublin, London, Phuket, and Toronto. Basically, if you can point to it on a map, Qatar Airways probably just added more flights there.

And honestly? Respect.

Still Skytrax’s Golden Child

Before we dive into the juicy flight numbers, let’s remember that Qatar Airways has been voted Skytrax’s World’s Best Airline for the ninth time in 2025. At this point, they must have a trophy shelf that looks like the Louvre. Other airlines clap politely while internally screaming.

So, yes — when Qatar Airways says it’s expanding, the travel world pays attention.

Everything funnels through its über-sleek Doha hub at Hamad International Airport — a place where even the airport art installations look like they have their own PR teams.

Southeast Asia Gets a Boost — Because Everyone Wants to Go Somewhere Warm

Kuala Lumpur, already popular for its food, culture, and range of shopping malls big enough to get lost in forever, is getting even more attention. From 17 December, flights jump from 14 to 17 weekly. That’s three extra chances every week to flee winter and replace your seasonal depression with noodles, skyscrapers, and questionable shopping decisions.

These extra flights also mean smoother connections from Southeast Asia to global hotspots like Jeddah, London, and Paris. You could go from dim sum to the Eiffel Tower in one long nap. Magical.

Lagos Levels Up

Over in West Africa, Qatar Airways is giving Lagos the glow-up it deserves. From 15 December to 28 March, flights jump from 10 to 14 weekly. That’s double-daily service — perfect for travellers, businesspeople, or anyone who simply appreciates not having to fight for the last seat during peak season.

With over 170 global destinations on Qatar Airways’ network, Lagos now gets stronger global access without the travel equivalent of emotional damage.

China: More Seats for the Shanghai Shuffle

Shanghai — one of the busiest aviation markets on Earth — is also getting some winter love. From 1 January to 28 March 2026, flights increase from 7 to 10 weekly.

Which is great news, because demand to and from China keeps skyrocketing faster than anyone can say “boarding group four.”

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Singapore Gets… The A380 Treatment

Singapore is already one of Qatar Airways’ busiest regional routes, so what do you do when demand is strong?
You bring out the big plane.

From 12 January, Qatar Airways will operate the Airbus A380 on select flights to Singapore. Yes, the double-decker flying mansion. The one with enough space to host a community event. The one that makes people whisper “ooh, fancy” at the gate.

Premium capacity unlocked. Winter bragging rights activated.

And Let’s Not Forget the Wi-Fi Flex

The Qatar Airways widebody fleet — think Boeing 777s and Airbus A350s — now comes with free, high-speed SpaceX Starlink Wi-Fi. Over 100 widebody aircraft already have it, making Qatar Airways the first airline to achieve that milestone.

Translation:
You can scroll, stream, stalk, shop and send selfies from 40,000 feet without silently screaming at your loading bar.

The Big Picture? Qatar Airways Is Playing 4D Chess

All these new frequencies fit perfectly into Qatar Airways’ strategy: expand before demand hits, adapt before the market shifts, and always stay one step ahead of your travel wishlist.

More flights. More cities. Bigger planes. Faster Wi-Fi. This winter, Qatar Airways isn’t just helping people escape the cold — they’re out here redefining what winter travel even looks like.

And honestly? We’re here for it.