Qatar Airways. Photo: Markus Mainka / Shutterstock.com Multiple award-winning airline Qatar Airways will resume daily flights between Doha and Philadelphia on August 1, 2026, restoring service to Pennsylvania's largest city and expanding its North American network to 14 destinations.
Philadelphia. Photo: ShutterstockThe route will be operated by the Airbus A350-900, featuring the airline's award-winning Qsuite Business Class and Starlink high-speed internet connectivity. Qatar Airways says more than 140 aircraft in its fleet are now equipped with Starlink, making it the world's largest Starlink-equipped widebody operator.
Under the new schedule, Flight QR727 will depart Doha daily at 08:00 and arrive in Philadelphia at 15:05. The return service, Flight QR728, will leave Philadelphia at 21:30 and arrive in Doha at 17:00 the following day. The reinstated service reflects the carrier's continued investment in the U.S. market and will offer travelers convenient connections through Doha to destinations across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East via Hamad International Airport.
Doha. Photo: ShutterstockPassengers traveling from Philadelphia will also benefit from expanded domestic connections through Qatar Airways' oneworld partner, American Airlines.
Qatar Airways first entered the U.S. market with flights to New York in 2007 and has since built an extensive North American network linking travelers to more than 160 destinations worldwide.
This summer, Qatar Airways' North American network will include Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Montreal, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia.