China Southern Airlines expands Middle East network with new nonstop connection.
Route Launch
- Start Date: October 16
- Route: Beijing Daxing International Airport ➝ Doha, Qatar
- Frequency: Three times weekly (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday)
- Flight Details:
- CZ8059 – Departs Beijing at 12:35 a.m., arrives Doha at 5:15 a.m. (local time)
- CZ8060 – Departs Doha at 8:30 a.m., arrives Beijing at 9:40 a.m. (local time)
Strategic Importance
- This is China Southern’s second direct link between mainland China and Qatar.
- Han Wensheng, CEO of China Southern Airlines: “The Beijing-Doha air route will strengthen Daxing’s hub role, working in synergy with our Guangzhou hub.”
- The new service supports:
- The Belt and Road Initiative
- Expanded connections to Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas via Doha.
Partnership with Qatar Airways
- Cooperation covers:
- Passenger connections across global destinations
- Cargo transportation
- Frequent flyer programs
- Thierry Antinori, Qatar Airways CCO: “This new route improves connectivity between China and Qatar and reaffirms our long-term commitment to the Chinese market.”
Bigger Picture
- The launch enhances China Southern’s global route network.
- Together with Qatar Airways, it creates greater travel flexibility and value for passengers.
- Marks another step in China’s growing aviation presence in the Middle East.
