Japan Airlines to launch new Nonstop Service Between Tokyo-Haneda and Doha
- Joe Breitfeller
- Jul 19, 2023
- 2 min read
Starting in summer 2024, Japan Airlines will launch new service between Tokyo-Haneda and Doha, Qatar, becoming the first direct flight to the Middle East by a Japanese carrier. The route will operate daily with a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

On Tuesday (July 19, 2023), Japan Airlines announced that they will launch new service between Tokyo-Haneda and Doha, Qatar for the summer 2024 season. With the new route, JAL will become the first Japanese airline offering direct service to the Middle East. Japan Airlines' new service will also provide seamless one-stop connectivity via Doha to destinations in Africa and South America in partnership with fellow oneworld® partner Qatar Airways.
The capital of the State of Qatar, Doha is a unique city, blending both modernity and tradition. The city offers modern facilities, top-rated hotels, and infrastructure for travelers, along with a vibrant mix of cultures and cuisines from different countries. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of activities such as desert tours, museums with historic treasures, and first-rate sporting events including Formula 1 racing and football matches.
Multi award-winning Qatar Airways is the national carrier of the State of Qatar and currently serves over 160 global destinations from their hub in Doha, Qatar. The airline was recently named ‘Airline of the Year’ for the seventh time at the 2022 World Airline Awards managed by Skytrax, as well as ‘World’s Best Business Class’, World’s Best Business Class Lounge Dining’, and ‘Best Airline in the Middle East.’

Founded in 1951, Japan Airlines (JAL) became Japan’s first international airline. A member of the oneworld® global alliance, the carrier currently serves 411 airports in 60 countries and regions together with their codeshare partners with a modern fleet of 241 aircraft. The carrier’s loyalty program, JAL Mileage Bank (JMB) is one of the largest mileage programs in Asia. Japan Airlines has been awarded as one of the most punctual major international airlines and holds a 5-Star rating from by Skytrax and a ‘World Class’ airline designation by APEX. JAL is committed to the highest levels of safety and quality in all aspects of service, and to becoming one of the most preferred airlines in the world.
Source: Japan Airlines