Nonstop Doha–Western Sydney travel starts December 2027 with three flights weekly

Qatar Airways plans to open a direct link between Doha and Western Sydney Airport, with the first flights scheduled for 15 December 2027. The carrier becomes the latest international airline to commit to Australia's new 24-hour gateway.

Key facts

• Route: Doha to Western Sydney Airport, non-stop
• Start date: 15 December 2027
• Frequency: three flights a week at launch
• Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER with 42 Qsuite Business Class seats
• Western Sydney Airport is described as Australia's new 24-hour gateway

What is the new service?

Qatar Airways will fly directly between Doha and Western Sydney Airport. The service is due to begin on 15 December 2027 at a frequency of three flights a week, operating with Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The airline said the aircraft will be configured with 42 Qsuite Business Class seats.

Which travellers does this affect?

The new route adds a second Sydney-area option for passengers travelling between Qatar and Australia. Western Sydney Airport is presented as a round-the-clock facility, giving the airline an additional point of entry into the Sydney region.

Where else does Qatar Airways fly in Australia?

Western Sydney becomes the airline's seventh Australian destination. Its existing Australian network covers Sydney Kingsford Smith, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Canberra.

What this means for travellers

Travellers heading to or from western Sydney gain a direct long-haul option from 15 December 2027, with three flights a week available at launch. Anyone planning travel around that period can check the new service alongside the airline's existing Sydney Kingsford Smith flights.

No details on fare prices, ticket sales dates, departure days or total seat numbers have been announced. The service is still more than a year away from its first flight.