Qatar Airways Cargo expands Nordic network with new freighter destination Helsinki
<p>Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways Cargo has announced the launch of its first scheduled freighter services from Helsinki, Finland, effective 2 September 2026.</p> <p>Operating once weekly with a Boeing 777 freighter on the Doha – Budapest – Helsinki – Doha route, the new service will provide 100 tonnes of export cargo capacity out of Helsinki each week.</p> <p>Complementing the airline’s existing 7…
Doha, Qatar - Qatar Airways Cargo has initiated its inaugural scheduled freighter flights from Helsinki, Finland, commencing on September 2, 2026. The weekly service, utilizing a Boeing 777 freighter, will transport 100 tonnes of export cargo from Helsinki to Doha on the Doha-Budapest-Helsinki-Doha route. This adds to the airline's existing seven weekly passenger services between the two cities.
The combined air freight capacity to Helsinki weekly will exceed 170 tonnes, while the widebody aircraft accommodates over 70 tonnes each way.
The launch of the scheduled freighter service to Helsinki, coupled with the reinstatement of passenger flights, enhances Finnish customers' access to Qatar Airways' extensive European, Middle Eastern, African, Indian, Asian, and Australian network via its advanced hub in Doha. Helsinki serves as a crucial gateway for high-value and specialized cargo, facilitating Finnish and Nordic businesses' integration into global supply chains.
Key export commodities from Finland include high-tech products, electronics, industrial machinery, spare parts, pharmaceuticals, healthcare products, perishables, and e-commerce shipments. Conversely, import flows predominantly comprise electronics, consumer goods, automotive components, industrial equipment, and e-commerce.
Qatar Airways Cargo's comprehensive portfolio, encompassing TechLift, Pharma, Fresh, and Courier services among others, is crafted to cater to the distinct transport and specialized handling requirements of these commodities, guaranteeing quality, efficiency, and reliability throughout the journey. To cater to the needs of its customers, Qatar Airways Cargo collaborates with its Road Feeder Service (RFS) partners to offer scheduled and ad hoc trucking solutions to and from Helsinki across Scandinavia and the Baltic region.
These services expand the airline's global network beyond the airport, delivering customers seamless connectivity, flexibility, and efficient access to key regional markets. Customers can now book their cargo on the new Helsinki freighter service through Digital Lounge, Qatar Airways Cargo's cutting-edge digital booking platform, which seamlessly integrates with the airline's global network and product portfolio.
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