QA’s codeshare partner China Southern Airlines announces new route to Doha
The airline will be operating four weekly direct flights from Guangzhou to Doha with its modern Boeing 787 aircraft
QATAR Airways’ codeshare partner China Southern Airlines announced its new route to Doha from Guangzhou, with four weekly direct flights effective from April 22, 2024. The new direct flights will be operated with the airline’s modern Boeing 787 aircraft.
China Southern Airlines is one of China’s largest airlines measured in passenger capacity and operates around 3,000 daily flights to more than 200 destinations globally. The launch of the new flights cements the strategic cooperation between China Southern Airlines and Qatar Airways on the foundation of the strong economic ties between China and Qatar. China Southern is Qatar Airways’ third codeshare partner in China, alongside its oneworld partner Cathay Pacific and Xiamen Airlines.
The new flights by China Southern Airlines connect passengers to Qatar Airways’ global network of over 170 destinations via its award-winning hub, Hamad International Airport, and offer seamless connections and more choice to key destinations in Africa, the Middle East and Europe. By linking the networks, both partner airlines aim to stimulate business and leisure traffic to and from China strengthening the bond between both countries.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Engr Badr Mohammed Al-Meer said: “Qatar Airways welcomes our codeshare partner, China Southern Airlines, to Qatar. This strategic partnership between our two airlines is a testimony of our commitment to develop traffic to and from China for the benefit of our worldwide travellers. China Southern Airlines is one of the world’s leading airlines, known for its high-quality standards and customer service. By working together and linking our networks, we will stimulate trade and tourism in Qatar, as well as in China, which is a core strategic market for Qatar Airways.”
President of China Southern Air Holding Company Limited Han Wensheng stated: “China Southern Airlines is one of the largest airlines in China. Our newly launched flight route between Guangzhou and Doha will enhance connectivity and facilitate exchanges between China and countries along the Belt and Road Initiative in trade, tourism and culture.”
The new flights by China Southern Airlines ideally complement Qatar Airways’ existing daily flight between Doha and Guangzhou. The flights are open for booking.
China Southern - Flight schedule to Doha, as of April 22:
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays (all local time)
• Guangzhou (CAN) to Doha (DOH) - Flight No. CZ333 or QR6393: Departure 19:20; Arrival 22:50
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays (all local time)
• Doha (DOH) to Guangzhou (CAN) - Flight No. CZ334 or QR6394: Departure 01:15; Arrival 13:40