Qatar Airways Announces Increase in Flights on the Durban Route
- Wendy
- Jan 23
- 1 min read
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.
