Qatar Airways and China Southern Exciting Codeshare Expansion 2025
Qatar Airways and China Southern Exciting Codeshare Expansion 2025: More Flights, More Connections, Less Jet Lag Excuses
If you thought air travel between China and the rest of the world was already buzzing, buckle up—because Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines just decided to turn the volume up. Starting 16 October 2025, the two carriers are expanding their codeshare agreement and flight frequencies, making it even easier to hop between China, Doha, and just about everywhere else on the map.
And no, this isn’t just an airline handshake with a shiny press release. This is the real deal: more routes, more seats, and one less excuse for missing that meeting in Milan because “the flights didn’t line up.”
A Golden Week Glow-Up
The timing couldn’t be better. The new arrangement kicks off just in time for Golden Week, China’s mega travel holiday when millions of people decide that staying home is boring. Think of it as Black Friday, but instead of TVs and toasters, everyone’s shopping for flights.
From 16 October, Qatar Airways will codeshare on China Southern’s three weekly Beijing Daxing–Doha flights, while China Southern returns the favor by plastering its code on 15 Qatar Airways routes across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Translation: your boarding pass just got a serious upgrade in flexibility.
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More Cities, Fewer Stopovers
But wait—there’s more. Pending the usual approvals, China Southern will extend its code onto Qatar Airways flights from Doha to Chengdu, Chongqing, Hangzhou, and Shanghai.
In practical terms, this means you could start in Chengdu (after some spicy hotpot, naturally), fly through Doha, and end up in Paris, Nairobi, or even Athens—all with one smooth booking. It’s the airline version of “connect the dots,” only the dots include world-class cities, safaris, and maybe a side of baklava.
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
With this expansion, Qatar Airways, China Southern, and Xiamen Airlines will soon be offering a whopping 64 weekly flights from eight Chinese gateways. That’s not a network—it’s practically an air bridge.
And it’s not just about passengers either. The two airlines are also planning to deepen cooperation in cargo (because somebody has to deliver your online shopping splurge) and loyalty programmes (because earning double points for sitting in a comfy seat never gets old).
Why This Matters (Besides More In-Flight Movies)
On the surface, it looks like a simple codeshare expansion. But what it really signals is the growing importance of China–Middle East travel. Doha is already a major global hub, and with China Southern in the mix, Chinese travelers gain a smoother path to destinations across Europe, Africa, and beyond.
And for those heading the other way—Europeans, Africans, and Middle Easterners eyeing China—this makes exploring beyond Beijing and Guangzhou so much easier. Want to check out Chongqing’s epic hotpot culture? Or Hangzhou’s dreamy West Lake? Now it’s just a few clicks away.
The Bottom Line
Qatar Airways and China Southern are basically saying, “Let’s make travel less complicated and a lot more connected.” With more flights, expanded codeshares, and a network so wide it could double as a spider web, travelers win.
So next time you’re plotting a journey from Shanghai to Santorini or Beijing to Barcelona, don’t sweat the details—these two airlines have already done the heavy lifting.
64 weekly flights. Eight gateways. Two mega carriers. One smoother way to get wherever you’re going.
Now all that’s left is deciding whether to pack dumplings or dates for your in-flight snack. So what exactly are you waiting for?
