Qatar Airways Fleet — Aircraft Types & Hub Structure
Qatar Airways is the flag carrier of Qatar, based at Hamad International Airport in Doha.
Fleet at a glance
| Total fleet size (approx) | 230 |
|---|---|
| Carrier type | Full-service carrier (FSC) |
| Primary hub | Doha (DOH) |
| Airline alliance | oneworld |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Carrier code | QR |
| Country of registration | Qatar |
Aircraft types operated by Qatar Airways
A380
Operated on regional and short-haul routes.
B777
Wide-body twin-aisle, 300-450 seats. Long-haul flagship for full-service carriers. Air India uses for North America + Europe.
A350
Airbus A350-900/1000 wide-body. 300-410 seats. Newest long-haul wide-body, ~25% more fuel-efficient than predecessors.
B787
Boeing 787 Dreamliner. 250-300 seats. Composite-airframe, fuel-efficient long-haul.
Aircraft type list is current as of May 2026. Fleet composition evolves continuously as airlines retire older aircraft and induct new variants.
Qatar Airways hub network
Qatar Airways bases the largest concentration of aircraft and crew at Doha (DOH). Flights to/from hub airports operate at higher daily frequencies than non-hub destinations, and connecting flights typically route through these hub cities.
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View Qatar Airways routes & faresFrequently asked questions
How many aircraft does Qatar Airways have?
Qatar Airways operates approximately 230 aircraft as of May 2026. The fleet composition includes A380, B777, A350, B787. Fleet counts change continuously as airlines add new aircraft and retire older ones — for the latest exact figure, check Qatar Airways's investor relations page or DGCA's airline data portal.
What aircraft types does Qatar Airways operate?
Qatar Airways operates A380, B777, A350, B787. As a full-service carrier, the fleet includes both narrowbody and wide-body aircraft to serve domestic, regional, and long-haul international routes.
Where is Qatar Airways's main hub?
Qatar Airways's primary hub is Doha (DOH). Hubs are the airports where the airline bases the largest concentration of aircraft, crew, and maintenance operations — flights connect through hubs more frequently than non-hub airports.
Is Qatar Airways part of any airline alliance?
Yes. Qatar Airways is a member of the oneworld alliance, which provides reciprocal frequent-flyer benefits, codeshare connections, and lounge access across member airlines worldwide.
Does Qatar Airways operate wide-body or narrowbody aircraft?
Qatar Airways operates both wide-body and narrowbody aircraft. Wide-body (twin-aisle) aircraft like the Boeing 777, 787 and Airbus A350 are used for long-haul international routes; narrowbody (single-aisle) aircraft like the A320 family and Boeing 737 are used for domestic and short/medium-haul international flights.
Last updated: 24 May 2026