Qatar

Market overview

Qatar's market is built around one hub, Hamad International, and one airline group, Qatar Airways. Hamad handled a record 54.3 million passengers in 2025, up 3%, and 2.59 million tonnes of cargo. It works with 57 partner airlines and has added 17 gates by bringing new concourses into use. In the year to March 2026, Qatar Airways made a record net profit of about US$1.94 billion, carried 41.8 million passengers and moved more than 1.43 million tonnes of cargo. The year ended badly: Qatari airspace closed in March 2026 and the airline briefly suspended scheduled services before rebuilding its network. Its fleet plans run to 2045. In May 2025 it committed to 160 Boeing widebodies (130 787s and 30 777-9s), with options for 50 more, valued at about US$96 billion. For suppliers, Qatar is a small number of large, demanding buyers. There is steady demand for widebody engine and component support, cargo handling, airport systems and runway works.

Key facts

• Hamad International: 54.3 million passengers in 2025 (up 3%) and 282,975 aircraft movements (Jan 2026).
• 2.59 million tonnes of cargo through Hamad in 2025, a slight fall (Jan 2026).
• Qatar Airways: net profit of about US$1.94 billion and 41.8 million passengers in the year to 31 March 2026 (Sep 2026).
• Qatar Airways Cargo moved more than 1.43 million tonnes, with a reported 12% share of world air freight (Sep 2026).
• Orders for 160 Boeing widebodies (130 787s and 30 777-9s), with options for 50 more, worth about US$96 billion (May 2025).

Key figures

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).

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Hamad International is regularly ranked among the world's best airports.

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