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Flying with Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways
Travelling to Europe, the Middle East and Africa via Doha just got better with Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways. Whether you’re flying for business or leisure, a premium travel experience awaits.
Subject to regulatory approval, from June 2025, Virgin Australia will commence long-haul international routes to Doha departing from Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, and Melbourne (from December 2025), operated by Qatar Airways for Virgin Australia (VA1-29). This partnership unlocks endless possibilities, offering our guests world-class service, seamless connections, and a luxurious experience like no other.
Whether your next adventure is to explore the history of London, feel the romance of Paris, uncover the ancient ruins of Greece, indulge in delicious pasta and gelato in Rome, or discover the bustling atmosphere of the souls in Doha, it’s time to book your flights with Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways.
Why fly with Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways
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Discover 100+ destinations |
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Earn Velocity Points & Status Credits* |
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Relax in unparalleled comfort |
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Experience luxurious service |
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Indulge in meals from world-class chefs |
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Enjoy premium entertainment |
A world-class in-flight experience
Virgin Australia’s international flights via Doha (VA1-29) will be operated by Qatar Airways, voted the best airline in the world eight times by Skytrax World Airline Awards. Flights will be on the spacious Boeing 777s~ which are renowned for their spacious interiors, high ceilings, and natural light as well as the peaceful and ambient atmosphere.
Qatar Airways Qsuite Business Class
Virgin Australia’s international flights via Doha (VA1-29) include the QSuite configuration in Business Class,~ offering guests privacy as well as premium amenities and stylish comfort to enjoy a restful journey. Fully lie-flat beds, generous storage space and a bespoke turndown service that includes pillows, a quilted mattress, a plush blanket, and luxurious sleepwear ensure a flight like no other.
Seat comfort
No matter what cabin you’re flying in, you can expect unparalleled comfort. Qatar Airways Economy Class offers one of the widest seats in the industry, with adjustable headrests with soft cushion to provide maximum support and comfort, while Business Class cabins have been designed with privacy, comfort and luxury in mind.
Entertainment & connectivity
Virgin Australia’s international flights between Australia and Doha (VA1-29) will be equipped with complimentary high-speed on-board WiFi for streaming, working and staying connected on board, and thousands of entertainment options including movies, TV shows, games and movies. you'll stay entertained from take-off to landing.
On-board dining
Experience premium dining in the sky, with journey-inspired menus and meals crafted by world-class chefs. On-board meals are freshly prepared, featuring Australian ingredients, and are served with premium beverages. Guests travelling Business Class can enjoy an on-demand à la carte menu at any point during the flight, as well as a spacious dining area at each seat.
Special meals are available upon request before your flight, catering to dietary needs including allergies, religious requirements, health conditions, and vegetarian or vegan preferences (subject to availability).
Whether you're transiting through Hamad International Airport for a few hours or have time to explore beyond, Doha is the perfect stopover destination.
Explore Hamad International Airport
Voted the world’s best airport, Hamad International Airport (DOH) offers world-class dining, luxurious shopping experiences – including Qatar Duty Free – and state-of-the-art facilities. Whether you’re exploring the iconic art installations, taking some time in the indoor tropical garden, or relaxing at one of the lounges, you’ll find plenty of ways to unwind and enjoy your stopover before your onward journey within the Middle East, or to Europe or Africa with Qatar Airways.
Visit Doha
A vibrant city along the Arabian Gulf, Doha is more than just desert and skyscrapers. Offering an abundance of thrilling outdoor adventures, exciting events, incredible dining options , luxurious resorts, and bustling souqs, an excursion into Doha for a few hours could be just the cultural immersion you need.
As at April 2025, Australian travellers travelling on an Australian passport are eligible for a single-entry visa on arrival or can apply for a Transit Visa valid for up to 96 hours (4 days). For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, we recommend you check the Visit Qatar website.
Where can you fly with Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways?
Virgin Australia’s international flights to Doha, from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, are operated by Qatar Airways, which can connect to flights to Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Popular international flights include:
What are the benefits of flying with Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways for Velocity members?
As a Velocity Frequent Flyer, the Virgin Australia partnership with Qatar Airways allows you to earn Velocity Points and Status Credits on flights between Australia and the Middle East, Europe, Africa and other destinations in the Qatar Airways network,* as well as redeem Velocity Points for Reward Seats on these flights.^ Gold and Platinum Velocity members and Business Class guests also have access to Qatar Airways’ network of lounges1 when travelling on flights operated by Qatar Airways on behalf of Virgin Australia, as well as additional premium benefits (see Velocity Frequent Flyer for more information).
Earn Velocity Points
Earn Velocity Points when you travel in an eligible fare class on flights operated by Qatar Airways with either a VA or QR flight number,* including Virgin Australia flights between Australia and Doha (VA1-29).
The number of Velocity Points you earn when you travel on Qatar Airways-operated flights is based on the original fare type purchased and number of miles flown
Once you've explored all the trappings of Bondi (and sampled one of Australia's best ice creams at Gelato Messina), escape the tourist trail and head for some of the hidden gems of the Eastern Suburbs. Camp Cove in Watsons Bay and Milk Beach in Vaucluse offer secluded sands and city views, while Redleaf Beach in Double Bay is the perfect place for a relaxing dip in a netted harbour pool.
Earn Status Credits
Earn Status Credits when you travel in an eligible fare class on Qatar Airways-operated flights with a QR or VA flight number. The Status Credits you earn will depend on the fare type originally purchased and the number of miles flown.*
Earn more with Status
Platinum, Gold and Silver Velocity Frequent Flyer members travelling on a Qatar Airways operated flight with a VA flight number, earn a Points bonus on miles flown in addition to the Base Points earned. 2 Silver members earn 50% bonus Points; Gold members earn 75% bonus Points and Platinum members earn 100% bonus Points in addition to the Base Points earned.
Use our Mileage calculator for an estimate of the mileage for your flight. You can use this to estimate the amount of Velocity Points and Status Credits you’ll earn on your next flight with Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways.
Frequently Asked Questions – Flying with Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways
Thanks to the partnership between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways, you can now travel to more than 100 destinations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Australians can now book Virgin Australia flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth to Doha (VA1-29) for travel from June 2025, with onward travel options to the likes of London, Athens, Paris, Rome and beyond. The flights will be operated by Qatar Airways on behalf of Virgin Australia using Qatar Airways’ spacious Boeing 777s, renowned for their Qsuite Business Class.~
These flights will be operated by Qatar Airways, using spacious Boeing 777s, featuring Economy Class and Qatar Airways’ renowned Qsuite Business Class.~
As these flights are operated by Qatar Airways, baggage allowances included in your fare are:
Economy Choice:25kg total
Economy Flex:30kg total
Business:40kg total (maximum allowance 32kg per bag).
Your included baggage allowance is typically displayed on your ticket receipt.
For these flights, Gold and Platinum Velocity Frequent Flyer members are eligible for additional checked baggage allowance. Gold Velocity members are allowed an additional 20kg, and Platinum Velocity members are allowed an additional 25kg. For more information, read more on Velocity Member Benefits on Qatar Airways.
Outside of these Virgin Australia flights (VA1-29) or onward flights with Qatar Airways from Doha, included baggage allowances and additional baggage allowances for Velocity members may change. See the Virgin Australia and Velocity websites for more information.
Virgin Australia flights operated by Qatar Airways offer delicious, fresh meals prepared with in-season and ingredients. Food menus are inspired by the journey, and dishes have been created by world-class chefs. The in-flight food is also served with premium beverages.
Guests travelling in Business Class are able to dine-on-demand, with an à la carte menu available at any point during the flight.
Special meals are available.
Yes, there is WiFi available on Virgin Australia flights operated by Qatar Airways. The Boeing 777 fleet is equipped with on-board Wifi, giving guests complimentary high-speed internet to stay connected, stream shows, or work while flying to their destination.
As at April 2025, Australian travellers travelling on an Australian passport are eligible for a single-entry visa on arrival, which is valid for a 30-day stay in Qatar.
We recommend checking the visa requirements ahead of your trip. For the most up-to-date information on visa, passport and entry requirements as well as travel advice, check Smarttraveller.Yes, provided you have enough time between flights and are eligible for visa-free entry, you can leave Hamad International Airport to explore Doha.
As at April 2025, Australian travellers may be eligible for visa-free entry for 30 days with passport validity of at least three months from the date of arrival in Qatar and a confirmed hotel booking on arrival. For those transiting through Hamad International Airport for a minimum of 5 hours who do not qualify for visa-free entry, you can apply for a Transit Visa valid for up to 96 hours (4 days) at the Discover Qatar Transit Desk at HIA.
As this may be subject to change, we recommend checking visa and entry requirements on Visit Qatar ahead of your trip. For the most up-to-date information on visa, passport and entry requirements, check Smarttraveller.
Yes, you can earn Velocity Points on eligible fare classes on flights operated by Qatar Airways with either a VA or QR flight number, * including Virgin Australia flights between Australia and Doha (VA1-29).
The number of Velocity Points and Status Credits you earn on these flights will vary depending onthe fare type originally purchased, the number of miles flown, and your Velocity Frequent Flyer Tier Status. It may also depend on whether your flight number starts with VA or QR.
or full details on the Points earned per mile flown and Status Credits for each fare class and flight number view our page on how to earn and redeem points with Qatar Airways.
Yes, Velocity members can redeem Points for Reward Seats on flights across the Qatar Airways network, including Virgin Australia flights operated by Qatar Airways.^
Use our Mileage Calculator to determine the number of Points you will need for a Reward Seat your trip, and refer to the tables to see the minimum number of Points required for each fare class.
Note: not all flights will have Reward Seats available, and available travel dates will vary for each route.
Yes, advance seat selection is possible, however in some cases, it will include a fee. If you are travelling on flights numbered VA1-29 between Australia and Doha, seat selection can be done on the Virgin Australia website. For all other Qatar Airways-operated flights with a QR or VA flight number, pre-seating can be done via the Qatar Airways website using the corresponding Qatar Airways reference number. Both Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways reference numbers (where applicable) should be shown on your travel itinerary if purchased via the Virgin Australia website. Please note Velocity members may be eligible for seating charges that are discounted or free of charge. Read more on benefits for Velocity Members on Qatar Airways.
* Velocity Points earn: When flying on Qatar Airways-operated flights, Velocity members will earn a Base Points amount that is calculated based on the fare type originally purchased and number of miles flown. Base Points refers to the minimum number of Points that can be earned by all Velocity members when flying on Qatar Airways-operated flights. Velocity Points cannot be earned on all fare types. Velocity Points can only be earned on eligible flights, marketed, and operated by Virgin Australia and/or a Velocity airline partner. Velocity Points accrual is based on single flight segments that consist of individual flight numbers. An itinerary that involves a change in aircraft but retains the same flight number is considered a single flight segment. An itinerary that consists of a change in flight numbers, even if the same aircraft is used for the entire itinerary, is considered two flight segments. Domestic flights booked within an International journey will accrue Velocity Points at the earn level for international flights. Members travelling on upgraded fares purchased with Points or any other subsidised means of upgrades on Virgin Australia or our partner airlines will earn Velocity Points based on original purchased fare type.
* Status Credit earn: When flying on eligible Qatar Airways operated flights, Velocity members will earn Status Credits based on the fare type originally purchased and the number of miles flown. Status Credits cannot be earned on all fare types. Status Credits can only be earned on eligible flights, marketed, and operated by Virgin Australia and/or a Velocity airline partner. Status Credits accrual is based on single flight segments that consist of individual flight numbers. An itinerary that involves a change in aircraft but retains the same flight number is considered a single flight segment. An itinerary that consists of a change in flight numbers, even if the same aircraft is used for the entire itinerary, is considered two flight segments. Domestic flights booked within an International journey will accrue Status Credits at the earn level for international flights. Members travelling on upgraded fares purchased with Points or any other subsidised means of upgrades on Virgin Australia or our partner airlines will earn Status Credits based on original purchased fare type.
^ The Points required for a Reward Seat will be based on the total miles for all sectors in a one way journey, except where there is a break in the journey. Where there is a break in the journey, the Points required is calculated on a per sector basis. A break in the journey includes: (a) a stopover, which means: (i) in an Australian domestic itinerary, a break of journey at an intermediate point when onward travel does not take place on the same calendar day; and (ii) for all other itineraries, including those containing a domestic to international connecting flight, when a passenger arrives at an intermediate point and is not scheduled to depart within 24 hours of arrival; (b) a change in class of travel within the journey; (c) a change in operating airline where the airlines are located in different Reward Seat Points tables; or (d) a Virgin Australia long haul international itinerary connects to a Virgin Australia domestic flight. For Reward Seat bookings where a Virgin Australia flight between Australia and Doha connects with a Qatar Airways flight as part of the same booking, this will not be considered as a trip break and the minimum number of Points required to book outlined above will apply.
~ Virgin Australia’s flights will all include the QSuite configuration by default. The aircraft will only switch to a non-QSuite fitted aircraft if operationally required.
1 International lounge access to Qatar Airways owned and operated lounges and third-partner lounges are available when travelling in Business Class or guests who are a Velocity Gold and Platinum status members when travelling on a QR operated flight. This includes Virgin Australia flights operated by Qatar Airways with a VA flight number between Australia and Doha.
2 Tier Bonus Points refers to the additional number of Points (beyond the Base Points) that can be earned by a Silver, Gold or Platinum member when flying on all fare types excluding Lite with Virgin Australia. If the flight is booked as a Virgin Australia Itinerary, then the Tier Bonus Points earn amount will be equivalent to a proportion of the Base Points earned, depending on the applicable Tier Bonus rate (50% for Silver, 75% for Gold and 100% for Platinum).  If the Virgin Australia flight is booked in conjunction with another flight (or flights) on any other airline on a joint itinerary, then the Tier Bonus Points earn amount will be equivalent to a proportion the number of miles flown on the Virgin Australia flight, depending on the applicable Tier Bonus rate (50% for Silver, 75% for Gold and 100% for Platinum).
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