HAMBURG- Qatar Airways (QR) inaugural flight to Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Germany landed today (July 1, 2024), marking the start of daily non-stop flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, recognized this year by Skytrax as the Best Airport and Retail in the World.
Hamburg is now Qatar Airways’ fifth destination in Germany, joining Berlin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, and Munich, to meet the strong demand in the market. The World’s Best Airline (Skytrax 2024) experienced a 62% increase in outbound passengers from Germany in 2023 compared to the previous year.
Qatar Airways Hamburg Flights
This new route expands the airline’s network to over 170 destinations worldwide, connecting travelers from northern Germany to Doha and beyond, while enhancing Hamburg’s accessibility to global travelers.
The new flights will also bolster economic and trade relations between northern Germany, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. They are anticipated to contribute up to 11% growth in Hamburg’s cargo sector compared to last year.
The first flight was welcomed by several dignitaries, including Dr. Peter Tschentscher, First Mayor of Hamburg; Mr. Ali Al-Boainian, Charge de Affairs of the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Berlin; Mr. Thierry Antinori, Chief Commercial Officer of Qatar Airways; Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al-Mawlawi, CEO of Visit Qatar; H.E. Lothar Freischlader, German Ambassador to the State of Qatar; Christian Kunsch, Hamburg Airport CEO; and Dr. Malte Heyne, CEO of the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce.
Hamburg Airport, the oldest commercial airport in the world, serves as a crucial hub for global trade and business travel.
Executive Remarks
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, stated:
First Mayor of Hamburg, Peter Tschentscher, remarked:
Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer, Thierry Antinori, added:
Flight Schedule from Doha to Hamburg
Hamad International Airport in Doha, with its central location, serves as an ideal hub for long-distance travel from Germany.
Qatar Airways’ extensive route network includes popular long-haul destinations favored by German travelers, such as the Maldives, Singapore, Philippines, Bangkok, and Cape Town, along with hidden gems like Goa in India, Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, and Chengdu in China.
Flight times to these destinations are strategically coordinated to ensure seamless travel connections for passengers.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays (local time)
- DOH to HAM (QR89) Departure: 08:35, Arrival: 14:10
- HAM to DOH (QR90) Departure: 15:40, Arrival: 22:40
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays (local time)
- DOH to HAM (QR91) Departure: 02:15, Arrival: 07:50
- HAM to DOH (QR92) Departure: 09:20, Arrival: 16:20
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