The reintroduction of the non-stop flight replaces the service via Adelaide which the airline operated as it emerged from the pandemic. Flights will leave Doha for New Zealand at 01.50, allowing for connections from the UK.

QR920 will arrive in New Zealand at 02:45 (+1) local time. The Auckland to Doha QR921 flight will depart at 15:00 and arrive at 23:15. The route will be operated by an Airbus A350-1000 with 46 Business Class and 281 economy seats. 

Both flights will operate one hour later from 24 September due to daylight saving time in New Zealand.

Qatar Airways group chief executive Akbar Al Baker said: “The direct Doha to Auckland service augments a number of new routes announced in recent weeks and enables passengers in key European markets including the UK and Ireland to save time with this direct connection.” 
 
Those previously booked for travel after 1 September on the one-stop service will be re-accommodated on the non-stop flight.