Key Highlights
- Qatar Airways and Air Algérie have launched a new codeshare partnership.
- The deal allows seamless travel between Algiers, Doha, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, and Muscat.
- This initiative marks a significant move in global network expansion for both airlines.
- The partnership is set to enhance connectivity for business and leisure travellers alike.
Expanding Horizons: Qatar Airways and Air Algérie’s New Codeshare Partnership
In a strategic move that is reshaping the global travel landscape, Qatar Airways and Air Algérie have joined forces through a groundbreaking codeshare partnership. This collaboration will facilitate seamless travel for passengers across Algiers, Doha, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, and Muscat.
A New Era of Connectivity
The new agreement, which commenced on 15 November 2025, is more than a standard interline arrangement. It represents a significant step in expanding the reach of both airlines’ networks. For Qatar Airways, this deal deepens its footprint in Africa and strengthens Doha’s role as a global transit hub. Meanwhile, Air Algérie gains access to Qatar Airways’ extensive network in Asia and the Middle East.
Enhanced Route Options for Travelers
This partnership is designed to facilitate smoother bookings and joint loyalty-earning opportunities for both business and leisure travellers. Passengers flying from Algiers (ALG) or domestic airports like Annaba, Oran, Constantine, Tamanrasset, Timimoun, or Tindouf can book under the Qatar Airways code via Doha (DOH) to access destinations in Asia and the Middle East such as Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, and Muscat. Conversely, Qatar Airways customers gain streamlined access to seven Algerian destinations through Air Algérie’s domestic network.
A Strategic Collaboration
The initiative is a result of the national carrier of Qatar and the Algerian state-owned airline collaborating under an earlier air transport services agreement that granted them unlimited traffic rights. This legal foundation was leveraged into a commercial codeshare, which ties together Africa’s growing air travel market with Middle Eastern and Asian networks.
Broader Access for Algerian Travelers
The new codeshare significantly enhances access within North Africa. It positions Algiers as an international gateway and broadens the reach of Qatar Airways’ global hub in Doha to include more destinations across Asia and the Middle East. For travellers departing from Algeria, this means easier booking into Asian or Middle Eastern hubs with fewer transfers and potentially shorter connection times.
Industry Implications
This development is part of a broader trend in African aviation markets showing rapid growth. It could lead to higher traffic volumes, stimulate tourism between Algeria, the Middle East, and Asia, and encourage further airline alliances in Africa. The agreement may also result in improved infrastructure investment, more competitive fares, and expanded service frequency.
Bookings and Future Prospects
Passengers can now book through either airline’s booking system as of 4 November 2025 for flights scheduled to commence on 15 November 2025. The codeshare partnership marks a powerful moment in global network expansion, linking Algiers and its six domestic cities with Doha and onward to Asia and the Middle East.
For anyone planning travel between Algeria, Qatar, Asia or the Middle East, this agreement introduces new opportunities—and perhaps unbeatable value. Travellers should monitor schedules and ticket availability for November onwards, as initial promotional fares or bundled services may be available for those planning transit via Doha to Asian or Middle Eastern hubs.
The Qatar Airways–Air Algérie codeshare partnership is set to revolutionize travel routes in the region, offering enhanced connectivity and broader route options. As the aviation industry continues to evolve, this collaboration stands as a testament to strategic alliances that benefit both airlines and their passengers.
