Qatar Airways Announces Increase in Flights on the Durban Route

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

23 January 2026

Qatar Airways has announced that it will be increasing frequencies to 7 weekly flights on the

Durban Route, effective 01 March 2026, reflecting the airline’s strong confidence in the

market. This decision comes on the back of an overall 11.6% yearonyear growth in December

passenger numbers at King Shaka International Airport, underscoring KwaZulu-Natal’s strong

demand for international and domestic air connectivity.

The Durban–Maputo–Doha flight is scheduled to increase to 7 weekly flights, effective March

1, 2026.

These developments strengthen KwaZulu-Natal’s position to propel South Africa’s tourism

and business while offering passengers more flexibility in global travel.

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About Durban Direct:

Durban Direct is a committee responsible for route development at Durban's King Shaka

International Airport in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Durban Direct members include:

KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism & Environmental Affairs,

South African Tourism, Tourism KwaZulu-Natal, Durban Tourism, Trade and Investment

KwaZulu-Natal, Invest Durban, Enterprise Ilembe, Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone,

Airports Company South Africa and Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife.