2023 F1 British Grand Prix: Qatar Airways Resumes Flights to Birmingham

Starting July 6, 2023, Qatar Airways will resume its daily flights to Birmingham, England, for the summer season.

The service will be operated with the Boeing 787-8, which has a seating capacity of 254, including 22 Business and 232 Economy Class seats.

This move will benefit passengers traveling to the British Grand Prix scheduled for July 9, 2023, at the famous Silverstone Circuit.

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Bright Birmingham

Birmingham, a major industrial and commercial city in the UK, is renowned for its many well-preserved and distinctive historical attractions.

The city is also considered the national hub of the silversmith trade, with the Jewellery Quarter accounting for 40% of the country's jewelry production and offering a truly impressive area to explore.

Additionally, Birmingham is home to the Bullring, one of Europe's largest shopping centers, making it one of the UK's top three shopping destinations.

Furthermore, the city boasts the National Exhibition Centre, the largest event space in the UK, which draws in thousands of visitors annually.

Locally, Birmingham offers easy access to 90% of the UK within four hours. Additionally, it is conveniently located just one hour from Silverstone Circuit. It is an ideal destination for fans who can use the newly resumed Qatar Airways route to join the racing festivities.

Given its strong association with F1, the city is home to several globally renowned motorsport racing teams, making the reinstatement of Qatar Airways' daily flights to the "Motorsport Valley" well-timed.

QR returns to Birmingham

Qatar Airways Holidays offers unique travel packages that feature flights, hotels, premium race seats, gourmet hospitality, a Paddock Club™ Pit Lane Walk, and an exclusive event with an F1® legend or driver appearance. More information on these packages can be found at qatarairways.com/f1.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, expressed excitement over providing fans with the Ultimate F1® Experience, which allows them to enjoy exclusive on-track activities at the British Grand Prix.

As the Global Partner and Official Airline of Formula 1®, Qatar Airways remains committed to the English market and aims to provide passengers with the best travel options.

On Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, QR33 will take off from Hamad International Airport at 08:05 and land in Birmingham at 13:15. 

On the other hand, QR35 will depart at 02:20 and arrive in Birmingham at 07:30 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Also, QR34 will leave Birmingham at 14:45 and reach Doha at 23:40 on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. 

Similarly, QR36 will depart at 09:00 and arrive in Doha at 17:55 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.