Which Australian cities it serves
| City | Status in late 2026 |
|---|---|
| Adelaide | Daily, restored from mid-June 2026 |
| Brisbane | Daily from 16 June 2026 |
| Melbourne | Daily or more; Virgin Australia also sells Qatar-operated flights to Doha |
| Sydney | Daily or more |
| Perth | Daily |
| Canberra | Returning from 9 December 2026, via Melbourne |
Gulf airline schedules changed several times in 2026, and reports differ on the exact frequencies, so we check the schedule on the day we quote. Before you travel, also check Smartraveller for current advice on the region.
Routes to India
From Doha, Qatar Airways flies to many Indian cities. Even its reduced schedule in March 2026 covered Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kozhikode, Ahmedabad and Amritsar. For other cities, such as Kolkata, Goa and Thiruvananthapuram, we check the current network. The first flight from Australia is long, about 14 hours or more, and the flight from Doha to India is usually 3 to 4 hours.
- Amritsar: the Doha–Amritsar flight has been scheduled to land in the middle of the night, so we check the time for your date. Arrange a pick-up in advance.
- Kerala: Qatar Airways is one of the few ways to reach Kozhikode from Australia on one ticket.
Economy baggage
Qatar Airways uses the weight system on these routes, set by fare: 20 kg, 25 kg, 30 kg or 35 kg depending on the Economy fare. Check the fare you're buying on the official page: Qatar Airways baggage allowance. Our baggage guide compares airlines.
What it's good for, and what to watch
Good for
- Full service the whole way, including to Amritsar, where the other options are partly low-cost.
- One terminal in Doha. Hamad International has a single terminal, so connections are straightforward. See our Doha stopover guide.
- Bigger baggage on higher fares, useful for wedding trips.
- Stopover packages if you want a night or two in Doha on the way.
Watch-outs
- Longer total journey. From the east coast, Doha means flying past India and back. Compare the total time with Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
- Middle-of-the-night arrivals in some Indian cities.
- Schedule changes at short notice. 2026 showed that Gulf routes can be suspended quickly. Travel insurance that covers disruption is worth having.
- Transit for Indian passport holders: staying airside in Doha to change flights doesn't need a visa. Leaving the airport has extra conditions.
Where Qatar Airways appears on our route pages
It's an option on all our Amritsar routes, from Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, and on Adelaide to Ahmedabad, Brisbane to Hyderabad, Adelaide to Bengaluru and Melbourne to Ahmedabad.
Talk to a real person about Qatar Airways tickets
Fares and schedules change every day, so we don't publish prices on this page. For live fares on your dates, call or WhatsApp the Travel Care team on 0421 882 733. We're a family-run agency at 222 Henley Beach Road, Torrensville, booking flights since 2010, and we speak English, Hindi and Punjabi. Seen a cheaper fare somewhere else? Send us the screenshot and we'll see what we can do.
Last checked: 20 October 2026 by the Travel Care team.
