Qatar Airways Expands Lagos Service to 14 Weekly Flights, Boosting Africa-Asia Connectivity
Qatar Airways is making a significant move this winter season by increasing its flight frequency to key global destinations, with Lagos (LOS) among the primary beneficiaries. Effective from 15 December 2025 to 28 March 2026, the airline will ramp up its Lagos service from 10 to 14 weekly flights. This enhancement is part of a broader strategy to meet surging demand and provide greater flexibility for both business and leisure travellers across its extensive network.
The expanded schedule is a direct response to the growing appetite for seamless travel between Nigeria and the rest of the world. By offering twice-daily flights, Qatar Airways is strengthening Lagos’ position as a vital gateway, not only to the Middle East but also to Asia, Europe, and beyond. Passengers will benefit from improved connectivity to major destinations such as Delhi, Guangzhou, and London, with smoother transfers through the airline’s award-winning hub at Hamad International Airport in Doha.
This capacity boost is part of Qatar Airways’ ambitious winter schedule, which includes nearly 3,000 additional flights across its global network. Other cities seeing increased frequencies include Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai, and Singapore, as well as more than 15 other major destinations like Cape Town, Dublin, London, Phuket, and Toronto. The airline’s commitment to expanding its reach is a clear signal to the African travel trade that demand for premium, reliable air service is on the rise, and that global carriers are investing in the continent’s connectivity.
For Africa’s tourism and business sectors, these additional flights mean more options, better schedules, and enhanced opportunities for trade, investment, and leisure travel. The increased Lagos frequencies are particularly timely as Nigeria continues to position itself as a regional hub for both outbound and inbound tourism. With Qatar Airways’ extensive network of over 170 destinations, Nigerian travellers and international visitors alike will find it easier to access new markets and experiences, whether heading to Asia’s bustling cities or Europe’s cultural capitals[[1]](https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/qatar-airways-enhances-connectivity-across-the-globe-with-significant-increase-in-flight-frequencies-to-major-cities-like-kuala-lumpur-lagos-and-shanghai-for-the-winter-season/).
Qatar Airways’ winter expansion also reflects a broader industry trend: airlines are responding to pent-up demand and shifting travel patterns by investing in frequency and capacity, rather than just new routes. For African travel professionals, this presents an opportunity to forge new partnerships, develop tailored packages, and tap into the growing appetite for multi-destination itineraries that leverage Doha’s strategic location as a global transit point.
As the winter season unfolds, the message is clear: Africa’s connectivity to the world is strengthening, and Lagos is at the forefront of this transformation. With more flights, improved schedules, and world-class service, Qatar Airways is setting a new standard for international travel from West Africa—one that promises to benefit the entire tourism value chain, from airlines and hotels to tour operators and local businesses.
