Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines Commence Daily Flights from Manila to Doha as Part of Strategic Partnership

Qatar Airways and Philippines Airlines celebrated the first codeshare flight arriving at Hamad International Airport

DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines celebrate the new daily service between Manila and Doha with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Hamad International Airport (DOH).

Commemorating the occasion were Philippine Airlines’ President, Mr. Richard Nutall; and Philippine Airlines’ Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Atty. Carlos Luis Fernandez, alongside executive delegates from Qatar Airways Group.

Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Thierry Antinori, said: “Qatar Airways is proud to celebrate the start of codeshare flights with Philippine Airlines. This daily service marks the beginning of a strong partnership between our two airlines, paving the way for even closer ties between the Philippines and Qatar for the benefit of both business and leisure travel.”

He continued: “We welcome Philippine Airlines to our unrivalled portfolio of airline partnerships which encompasses some of the best airlines in the world. By working closely with Philippine Airlines, we will offer our customers from around the world a seamless travel experience and greater choice for connections to and from the Philippines, through the best hub in the Middle East: Hamad International Airport in Doha.”

Philippine Airlines President, Mr. Richard Nuttall, said: "Our strategic partnership with Qatar Airways puts our valued guests in the forefront and enables us to draw from our respective strengths. Together, we can focus clearly on further developing the Philippines-Qatar air travel market while ensuring seamless connections across our respective networks.” 

“I express my deepest thanks to all the government officials, airport authorities, service partners and other stakeholders whose support is vital for the success of our partnership services. We are truly grateful to be your allies in this worthy endeavor," he added.

The daily nonstop flights will be operated on Philippine Airlines’ long-range Airbus A330-300 aircraft in a dual-class configuration, featuring 18 flat-bed seats in an exclusive Business Class cabin and 341 seats in the main Economy Class cabin.

The new partnership allows passengers flying from Manila to Doha to perfectly connect to the airline’s unparalleled global network of over 170 destinations via Hamad International Airport.

Daily flights schedule

• Manila (MNL) to Doha (DOH) – Flight QR4946/PR684: Departure 18:50, Arrival 23:40

• Doha (DOH) to Manila (MNL) – Flight QR4947/PR685: Departure 01:30, Arrival 16:15

Travellers from key markets such as the Brazil, Spain, United Kingdom and United States can enjoy greater choice and enhanced connectivity with Qatar Airways, the ‘Best Airport in the Middle East’ as voted by Skytrax in 2025, when planning their trips to the Philippines.

Qatar Airways currently serves four key cities in the Philippines – the capital city of Manila, Cebu, Clark and Davao - providing passengers with convenient entry points to some the county’s most dynamic and culturally rich destinations.

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About Philippine Airlines 

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is the Philippines’ flag carrier and only full-service network airline, as well as the first commercial airline in Asia. PAL's fleet of Boeing, Airbus, and De Havilland aircraft operate scheduled nonstop flights out of hubs in Manila, Cebu, Clark, and Davao to 31 destinations in the Philippines and 38 destinations in Asia, North America, Australia, and the Middle East. Known for its hallmark heartwarming and gracious Filipino service, PAL also supports the global economy through air cargo and charter services, while serving the travel needs of overseas Filipinos as well as businesspeople, tourists and families from all over the world.