Qatar Airways to launch Doha-Bogotá-Caracas route on July 23

Qatar Airways is set to commence operations on the Doha-Bogotá-Caracas route starting July 23, according to reports from economics journalist Ginette González. The airline has secured the necessary authorizations to begin selling tickets, allowing passengers to book their travel through reservation systems. Initially, the airline will operate two weekly frequencies on this route, scheduled for Sundays and Wednesdays. The approved commercial route functions as an interconnected circuit, following the itinerary Caracas – Doha – Bogotá – Caracas, and vice versa. This expansion offers more travel options from Venezuela to Asia. Specific guidelines have been established for passenger transit due to the route's unique structure. Passengers returning to Venezuela will remain seated on the aircraft during the stopover in Colombia while passengers disembarking in Bogotá. Travelers flying from Colombia to Caracas and then to Doha must disembark upon arrival at Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía, complete security protocols, and then re-board for the flight to the Middle East. The introduction of Qatar Airways' service is a notable addition to the national aviation sector's international frequency indicators for 2026, enhancing connectivity between South America and the Middle East.