Starting June 16, 2025, two of Asia’s leading airlines — Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines — are joining forces to enhance connectivity between Southeast Asia and the Middle East with a brand-new daily nonstop route between Manila and Doha. This codeshare agreement represents a major milestone in regional aviation, offering seamless global access through one of the world’s most connected airports — Hamad International Airport (DOH).

Effortless Connectivity From the Philippines to the World

The new daily service, operated by Philippine Airlines under a strategic partnership with Qatar Airways, provides premium and business travelers with an efficient route linking Manila to Qatar’s vibrant capital — and beyond. Through this collaboration, passengers can access Qatar Airways’ expansive network of over 170 destinations across Africa, Europe, the Americas, Central Asia, and the Middle East .

Flight schedule (local time):

• Manila (MNL) → Doha (DOH) – PR684: Departs 18:50, Arrives 23:40
• Doha (DOH) → Manila (MNL) – PR685: Departs 01:30, Arrives 16:15

This scheduling allows for optimal overnight connections in both directions — ideal for business travelers, families visiting relatives, and long-haul flyers looking to minimize layovers.

Luxury in the Sky

The new service will be operated by Philippine Airlines’ Airbus A330-300, outfitted in a dual-class configuration:

• 18 fully flat Business Class seats
• 341 Economy Class seats with thoughtful cabin service

Passengers departing Manila will experience world-class service and can transfer through Hamad International Airport, recently named the Best Airport in the Middle East by Skytrax (2025).

Voices From the Partnership

Thierry Antinori, Chief Commercial Officer at Qatar Airways, emphasized the importance of the collaboration:

“This new partnership strengthens our presence in Southeast Asia while offering our passengers expanded choice and seamless service across continents.”

Captain Stanley K. Ng, President and COO of Philippine Airlines, added:

“By offering daily direct service to Doha, we’re expanding our footprint in the Gulf and enhancing accessibility for overseas Filipino workers, leisure travelers, and business passengers. Our cooperation with Qatar Airways unlocks tremendous growth opportunities for both airlines.”

Looking Ahead: Deeper Cooperation and Greater Rewards

Beyond the initial codeshare flights, Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines will continue exploring frequent flyer integration, network expansion, and joint promotional offers, further strengthening the value proposition for global travelers.

Whether you’re planning a premium getaway to Europe, a business trip to Africa, or a family reunion in Southeast Asia, this partnership offers elevated comfort, convenient scheduling, and access to a truly global route map.

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