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Qatar Airways to launch nonstop Bogota and Caracas from July 22, 2026—resurrected Gulf-to-Latin America expansion after prior de

Qatar Airways has confirmed it will begin nonstop services to Bogota (BOG) and Caracas (CCS) from July 22, 2026, making the airline the first Gulf carrier to serve Venezuela. The routes—initially unveiled in early 2025—were later delayed and are now being formally reactivated.

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What Hype is tracking

Qatar Airways’ July 22, 2026 launch of first direct links between the Middle East and both Bogota and Caracas is a network and competition signal for Latin America gateway carriers, building on the recent resumption pattern for U.S.–Venezuela connectivity (American restores nonstop Miami–Caracas link).
The move comes after Qatar’s earlier disruptions and phased restoration work tied to regional airspace closures—highlighting how quickly long-haul schedules are being rebuilt when flying conditions stabilize (Qatar Airways begins phased restoration of services after airspace closures).
By reactivating Bogota/Caracas plans first announced in early 2025, Qatar is tightening its strategic presence in the Americas at the same time cargo capacity on the Colombia–Venezuela lane is being expanded by other carriers (Avianca Cargo launches weekly A330-200F Bogota–Caracas freighter).

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Latest Update: 2026-05-16T01:05:29.782647-07:00
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2026-05-16T01:05:29.782647-07:00

Qatar Airways To Launch 3 Exciting New Long-Haul Routes [List & Map] • Simple Flying

2026-05-15T16:24:00.763211-07:00

Opinion: Qatar Airways Challenges Turkish Airlines With New South America Push • Business Traveller

2026-05-12T21:27:17.216076-07:00

Qatar Airways Expands South American Network with Caracas and Bogotá Routes • Business Traveller

2026-05-12T10:43:16.431236-07:00

Qatar Airways Expands to South America with New Flights to Bogotá and Caracas • Aviation Source

2026-05-12T08:25:29.678274-07:00

Qatar Airways To Launch Caracas And Bogotá Routes From July 2026 • Travel Radar

2026-05-12T06:49:58.553015-07:00

8,200 Miles: Qatar Airways Adds One Of Its Longest Flights With Bogota-Caracas Triangle Route • Simple Flying

2026-05-12T05:39:57.248406-07:00

Qatar Airways to be 1st Gulf carrier to fly directly to Venezuela • aerospaceglobalnews.com

2026-05-12T05:26:20.328685-07:00

Qatar Airways to Launch Caracas, Bogotá Summer Service • airwaysmag.com

2026-05-12T03:48:19.961331-07:00

Qatar Airways To Add Bogota, Caracas To Network In July • Aviation Week

2026-05-11T21:46:14.180592-07:00

Qatar Airways to commence Doha-Bogota-Caracas-Doha service in Jul-2026 • CAPA

2026-05-11T21:46:11.552433-07:00

Qatar Airways Set to Operate to Caracas, Venezuela, and Bogotá, Colombia, from July 2 • CAPA

2026-05-11T16:31:09.624770-07:00

Qatar Airways Launching New Bogotá and Caracas Flights in 2026 • upgradedpoints.com

2026-05-11T16:28:21.360244-07:00

Qatar Airways Introduces New Service to Bogotá and Caracas • Breitflyte

2026-05-11T13:59:05.514805-07:00

Qatar Airways to launch Bogotá, Colombia, and Caracas, Venezuela, flights in July 2026 • Aviation24

2026-05-11T13:12:43.985211-07:00

Qatar Airways Adds 2 New Int'l Destinations from Best Airport in the World • Aviation A2Z

2026-05-11T12:31:06.357327-07:00

Qatar Airways Finally Makes Good On its Promise to Launch Flights to Venezuela and Colombia More Than a Year Later Than Planned • Paddle Your Own Kanoo

2026-05-11T12:28:50.058884-07:00

Qatar Airways resurrects plans for Bogotá and Caracas launch • AeroTime

2026-05-11T12:27:46.490203-07:00

Qatar Airways Set to Operate to Caracas, Venezuela, and Bogotá, Colombia, from July 2026 • qatarairways.com

2026-05-11T10:29:06.974683-07:00

Qatar Airways to Launch Doha–Bogotá–Caracas Triangular Service Starting July 2026 • loyaltylobby.com

2026-05-11T10:27:20.086148-07:00

Qatar Airways to add service to Caracas and Bogotá • Boarding Area

2026-05-11T09:52:02.642902-07:00

Qatar to offer Latin America connections • aircargovision.net

2026-05-11T09:29:59.786582-07:00

Qatar Airways vuelve a crecer en Sudamérica con dos nuevos destinos • Aviacionline

2026-05-11T09:29:58.367852-07:00

Qatar Airways to fly to Bogota and Caracas starting July 22 • Aviacionline

2026-05-11T08:25:30.554471-07:00

Qatar Airways to Launch Doha–Bogotá–Caracas Route on July 22 • en.traicy.com

2026-05-11T07:45:50.067518-07:00

Qatar Airways to launch Caracas and Bogotá flights from July 2026 • Airline Economics

2026-05-11T07:38:13.406182-07:00

Qatar Airways startet Flüge nach Caracas • aerotelegraph.com

2026-05-11T07:36:46.446667-07:00

(PT) Qatar Airways Announces Scheduled Flights to Colombia and Venezuela • aeromagazine.uol.com.br

2026-05-11T07:34:57.649798-07:00

Qatar Airways revives plan to serve Venezuela and Colombia • FlightGlobal

2026-05-11T04:24:43.819466-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Qatar Airways confirms July launch for Bogotá and Caracas flights

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