While traditional airline mileage bargains have become less frequent elsewhere, award discounts remain a regular fixture at Qatar Airways. Through its monthly Privilege Deals promotion, Qatar Airways offers a 25% discount on standard Avios redemption rates across selected routes.
This month’s edition is valid for near-term travel through October 31, 2026. You can book one-way Business Class awards connecting from Europe to Southeast Asia starting at just 56,250 Avios (+ €266 in taxes & fees), or fly to Abu Dhabi from 33,750 Avios (+ €224) including access to the flagship Al Safwa First Class Lounge in Doha.
In Business and First Class, promotional award rates apply to flights to and from the following destinations:
- Larnaca (LCA)
- Jeddah (JED)
- Cairo (CAI)
- Abu Dhabi (AUH)
- Bucharest (OTP)
- Colombo (CMB)
- Manila (MNL)
- Hanoi (HAN)
If you have trouble finding award seats on your preferred dates via the standard booking engine, try using Qatar’s dedicated Award Flight Finder tool. While it works most reliably on direct segments, it helps pinpoint days with open standard inventory.
Qatar Airways enforces security restrictions on award tickets: new accounts can only redeem Avios for the primary account holder. To book awards for companions or third parties, your Privilege Club account must be at least 30 days old and have earned at least one Avios from a paid cash ticket. Read more in our detailed guide.
Sample Routes: Business & First Class from 33,750 Avios + €224
Qatar Airways levies carrier surcharges in addition to statutory government airport taxes. However, compared to European network carriers, these co-pays remain relatively reasonable. With the 25% Avios discount, several high-value redemptions emerge (all examples are one-way connecting in Doha):
Business Class:
- Berlin → Colombo, Sri Lanka for 48,750 Avios + €266
- Colombo → Munich for 48,750 Avios + €243
- Hanoi → Munich for 56,250 Avios + €215
- Berlin → Hanoi for 56,250 Avios + €266
- Berlin → Manila for 60,000 Avios + €266 (select segments operated by Philippine Airlines)
- Philadelphia → Bucharest for 63,750 Avios + €231
Mixed Cabin Business + First Class:
- Berlin → Abu Dhabi for 33,750 Avios + €224
(Business Class on Berlin – Doha, regional “First Class” on Doha – Abu Dhabi) - Bucharest → Bangkok for 78,750 Avios + €194
(Business Class on Bucharest – Doha, long-haul First Class on Doha – Bangkok)
Perk note: While regional “First Class” on short hops (such as Doha to Abu Dhabi) features standard short-haul recliner seats, it includes access to Qatar Airways’ flagship Al Safwa First Class Lounge during your transit in Doha.
The 25% discount is applied automatically in search results when available. In some cases, a pop-up window confirms the promotion rate:
Terms & Conditions
- Booking period: Through September 15, 2026
- Travel period: Completed by October 31, 2026
- Applies to connecting flights: the total required Avios sum is reduced by 25%
- Not valid on Flexi Awards (double-priced awards for higher availability)
- Standard cancellation terms apply: cancellable for a $25 USD fee up to 24 hours prior to departure, or $100 USD up to 3 hours prior
- Valid for both Off-Peak and Peak dates (peak dates incur a ~20% higher base rate)
- Valid exclusively on flights operated by Qatar Airways or with a Qatar Airways flight number
- Bookings must be completed through Qatar Airways Privilege Club. Avios can be linked and transferred 1:1 instantly from British Airways, Iberia, or Finnair at no charge