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Virgin Australia is making a triumphant return to international long-haul travel, more than five years after stepping back from overseas operations. As the airline rebounds from its challenges in 2020, it’s preparing to launch flights to Doha, Qatar—home to Virgin’s strategic partner, Qatar Airways.
Starting in late June, passengers can fly from Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth to Doha, where they’ll have seamless onward connections to the UK, Europe, and South Africa. Melbourne will follow suit from December 1.
These new routes will significantly expand flight options, complementing Qatar Airways’ existing services. With the additional Virgin Australia flights, Sydney-Doha, Brisbane-Doha, and Perth-Doha will now offer double-daily departures, while Melbourne-Doha will see three flights per day.
Virgin Australia’s Australia-Doha Flight Schedule
Passengers can expect the following departure times:
- Sydney-Doha: VA1 departs at 2:50pm, arriving at 10:50pm; VA2 departs Doha at 9:15am, arriving in Sydney the next day at 6:15am.
- Melbourne-Doha: VA7 departs at 5:10pm, arriving at 11:30pm; VA8 departs Doha at 1:40am, arriving in Melbourne at 11:05pm.
- Brisbane-Doha: VA15 departs at 3:10pm, arriving at 11pm; VA16 departs Doha at 1:40am, arriving in Brisbane at 10:45pm.
- Perth-Doha: VA21 departs at 3:40pm, arriving at 10:10pm; VA22 departs Doha at 7:50pm, arriving in Perth the next day at 11:55am.
Additionally, these flights will be available under Qatar Airways’ native QR84xx flight numbers, offering even more booking flexibility.
What’s Behind the Virgin-Qatar Partnership?
While these flights carry the Virgin Australia name, they will be operated using Qatar Airways’ Boeing 777 aircraft. Qatar Airways will provide the pilots, crew, inflight services, and entertainment, ensuring a premium travel experience.
Virgin Australia’s return to long-haul international travel marks a major milestone for the airline and an exciting expansion for Australian travellers seeking greater global connectivity.
