Updates on Virgin Australia Doha services

2:33pm Tuesday 28 April 2026

Virgin Australia services between Sydney and Melbourne and Doha (VA1-2 and VA7-8), operated by Qatar Airways, will resume from 15 June 2026 as part of the gradual increase in flights to and from Doha.  

Virgin Australia services between Brisbane and Perth and Doha (VA15-16 and VA21-22), operated by Qatar Airways, are cancelled up to and including 14 September 2026. Impacted guests are being contacted directly and reaccommodated on alternative services or offered a travel credit or refund.  

Guests planning to travel to, or transit through, the region should check the Australian Government’s Smartraveller website for the latest travel advice.  

We are offering flexibility for guests who may wish to change their travel plans. Guests with bookings made before 30 April 2026 for departures up to 15 September 2026 can change their flights to another travel date before 31 October 2026 with the change fee waived (fare difference may apply). Guests may also choose to cancel their booking and retain the value of their ticket as a travel credit for use before 31 March 2027. 

For further information and assistance, guests can contact our Guest Contact Centre on 13 67 89 if calling from Australia, or +61 7 3295 2296 from overseas.