Qatar’s Hamad International Airport has signed a sister airport memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Beijing Daxing International Airport.
Under the MoU, the operators of the two airports will pursue joint projects that aim to mutually increase passenger traffic and cargo flows.
The collaboration will focus on operations, technology, service design and innovation, positioning both airports as leaders in hub excellence, the two partners said.
Hamad International connects to nine Chinese cities – Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chongqing, Hangzhou, Xiamen and Chengdu – as well as Hong Kong.
These cities link to more than 120 global destinations through Doha, positioning the Qatari airport as the preferred Middle East hub for Chinese travellers.
The MoU builds on previous successful initiatives between Qatar and China.
In September, Qatar Airways announced that it will expand its codeshare agreement with China Southern.
Starting 16 October 2025, Qatar Airways will share code on China Southern's three weekly direct flights between Beijing Daxing and Doha.
Similarly, China Southern will expand its "CZ" code on Qatar Airways-operated flights beyond Doha to 15 destinations across Africa, Europe and the Middle East.
Beijing Daxing marks the second Chinese gateway served by China Southern Airlines' non-stop flights.
Beijing also connects with Doha through Qatar Airways' and Xiamen Airlines' daily flights.