Qatar Airways begins daily Doha-Manila service

Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines have commenced a daily non-stop service between Doha and Manila, marking a significant step in their new codeshare agreement.

 

The partnership provides passengers with greater flexibility, enhanced travel options with onward transfers at Hamad International Airport in Doha to more than 170 destinations worldwide, including Africa, the Americas, Central Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

 

Speaking during the launch event at Hamad International Airport, Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer Thierry Antinori said: “This daily service marks the beginning of a strong partnership between our two airlines, paving the way for even closer ties between the Philippines and Qatar for the benefit of both business and leisure travel.”

 

The new service will be operated by Philippine Airlines using its long-range Airbus A330-300 aircraft, configured with 18 flat-bed Business Class seats and 341 Economy Class seats.

 

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Daily flights will depart Manila International Airport (MNL) in Doha at 18:50, arriving at Hamad International Airport (DOH) at 23:40, with the return leaving DOH at 01:30, landing in MNL at 16:15. 

 

Philippine Airlines President Richard Nuttall added, “Our strategic partnership with Qatar Airways puts our valued guests in the forefront and enables us to draw from our respective strengths. Together, we can focus clearly on further developing the Philippines-Qatar air travel market while ensuring seamless connections across our respective networks.”

 

Recently named ‘World’s Best Airline’ for the ninth time by Skytrax, Qatar Airways currently serves four cities in the Philippines – the capital city of Manila, Cebu, Clark and Davao. 

 

In March 2025, Qatar Airways added flights to Madrid in Spain and 10 more key destinations to meet increased travel demand, and recently began a service between Doha and Toronto in Canada, with 17 weekly flights from 25 June. 

 

The airline will resume operations to Malta with four weekly flights from 2 July, and is launching two weekly flights to Colombia and Venezuela. 

 

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