Qatar Airways launches flights to Hamburg

Published: 2 July 2024

NT Bureau
Hamburg

Qatar Airways’ first flight to Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Germany landed on Monday, marking the launch of daily non-stop flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha.

Hamburg becomes Qatar Airways’ fifth destination in Germany, in addition to Berlin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt and Munich. Qatar Airways saw a 62 per cent growth in outbound passengers from Germany in 2023 compared with the previous year.

The new connection further adds to the airline’s route network of more than 170 destinations worldwide, seamlessly connecting travellers from northern Germany to Doha and beyond, while also making the metropolis of Hamburg even more accessible for people from around the world.

The route also supports economic and trade relations between northern Germany, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The flights are expected to offer up to 11 per cent growth in Hamburg’s cargo sector compared to last year.

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