Finnair and Qatar Airways have entered into an agreement to offer daily services from Helsinki, Stockholm and Copenhagen to Doha, Qatar.  

Finnair said it expected to launch the flights between November and December, using its Airbus A330, featuring the carrier’s new long-haul cabins, including Air Lounge business-class seats.

The flights to Doha will be sold by both Finnair and Qatar Airways. 

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: “We enjoy a close relationship with Finnair and these new services to Hamad International Airport are an example of Qatar Airways working with partners for the benefit of our joint customers. This strategic partnership demonstrates our commitment to the Nordic markets and strengthens our position as the leading Middle East carrier in this important region. This partnership will be the foundation for future expansion here.” 

Finnair CEO Topi Manner said: “We are delighted to expand our collaboration with our oneworld partner Qatar Airways, offering new connections between Doha and the three Nordic capitals. The role of Doha as an international hub is growing, and Qatar Airways has extensive connections from Doha onwards to, for example, Australasia, the Middle East and Africa.”