Qatar Airways has announced its plans to expand its services to Canada with the launch of a new route to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), starting on December 11, 2024. The service will consist of three weekly non-stop flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, marking Toronto as Qatar Airways’ second destination in Canada and its fourteenth in the Americas. This move further strengthens the airline’s growing presence in North America.
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The Toronto route will be operated by Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, offering 42 Qsuite Business Class seats and 312 Economy Class seats. The new service provides passengers with seamless access to the airline’s extensive global network, connecting them to major destinations across Asia and the Middle East, including Bangkok, Delhi, Mumbai, and Kathmandu.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, emphasized the airline’s commitment to Canadian travelers, highlighting the introduction of this route as part of their effort to enhance connectivity for Canadian customers. He also noted that the expansion reinforces Qatar Airways’ presence in the Americas and underscores its role as a reliable global airline.
The flight schedule for the Toronto route includes departures from Doha every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. Passengers can book tickets via the airline’s website or app for more details on the new service.
Flight Schedule:
- Doha (DOH) to Toronto (YYZ) – QR767: Departure 09:50 am; Arrival 03:55 pm
- Toronto (YYZ) to Doha (DOH) – QR768: Departure 08:00 pm; Arrival 4:30 pm (next day)
With the launch of this new service, Qatar Airways aims to meet the demand for increased connectivity between Canada and key international destinations.
Analysis
The Toronto route is a resumption after Qatar Airways launched the route briefly in June 2020. Yes 2020, the route didn’t last long and QR terminated it. Prior to the Toronto route Qatar had only one destination in Canada Montreal. This route remained active throughout the pandemic. I found it odd that QR didn’t fly to Canada’s largest city. Glad to see QR resuming this route.
