Qatar Airways Opens Middle East Routes to Colombia & Venezuela for African Travel Market
African travel advisors can look forward to elevated connections in the Americas as Qatar Airways unveils two new weekly flights commencing early summer 2025. These fresh routes, operating on Wednesdays and Sundays, will connect Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha to Bogotá El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Colombia, continuing onwards to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) in Venezuela. Notably, the return journey departs Caracas non-stop back to Doha, ensuring minimal layovers for travelers.
This move cements Qatar Airways as the first airline from the Middle East to fly directly to Colombia, while also serving as the only Middle Eastern carrier to operate in Venezuela. By expanding its footprint in the Americas, the airline now spans a total of 16 destinations across the region, including well-traveled cities such as Dallas, Miami, New York City, São Paulo, and Toronto. Africa-based passengers stand to gain immense value, as this added capacity offers more ways to combine multi-continental itineraries.
The new flights will showcase the airline’s renowned Boeing 777-200LR aircraft, designed to enhance passenger comfort and efficiency. Outfitted with 42 Business Class seats and 234 Economy Class seats, this configuration caters to a wide range of travelers, from discerning business executives to cost-conscious tourists. Convenient transit times in Doha, paired with the airline’s extensive global reach of over 170 destinations, create smoother pathways for adventurers embarking from or heading to Africa.
Strategically, these links place Bogota and Caracas firmly on the radar for African travelers seeking fresh tourism and business prospects. Bogotá’s vibrant arts scene, mountainous landscapes, and gastronomic offerings present attractive niche travel opportunities. Similarly, Caracas triumphs with cultural landmarks and scenic vistas ripe for exploration. For African travel agents, the routes offer newfound potential to bundle Middle East stopovers with immersive Latin American experiences, tapping into emerging markets and boosting itinerary flexibility.
Moreover, the direct flight from Caracas back to Doha aims to simplify broader journeys, reducing travel times and allowing for varied onward connections. Whether you are an African tour operator packaging a cross-continental adventure or a corporate travel planner seeking efficient routes, this expansion speaks to a broader trend of bridging Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas.
As flights go on sale, Qatar Airways will provide further details on booking channels, fare structures, and connecting options. In the meantime, African industry professionals can position this development as a prime chance for clients to discover novel frontiers—reinforcing that travel truly knows no boundaries when well-orchestrated global networks align.
