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Qatar Airways: Starlink Rollout

Most advanced Starlink airline — ~120 widebodies, 11M+ passengers served

Confirmed aircraft
117
seen on Starlink in live flight data
In the air now
Starlink flights aloft (all airlines)
Status verified
2026-06-08
editorial review date

Rollout Stats

Current Provider
Starlink
Fleet Size
~230 aircraft
Starlink Fleet
~120 widebodies (A350 + 777 complete)
Timeline
A350 + 777 complete. 787-8 underway.
ETA
Full fleet end 2026
Speed
100–250 Mbps
Free WiFi
Free for all passengers
Milestone
A350 + 777 fleets complete; 787-8 underway (Jan 2026)

What We Know

  • Qatar Airways is the most advanced Starlink airline by aircraft count — roughly 120 widebodies, with the A350 and 777 fleets complete and the 787-8 underway since January 2026.
  • More than 11 million passengers have flown Qatar Starlink.
  • 60x 787-9 and 75x 787-10 on order will also receive Starlink.
  • WiFi is free for all passengers, with full-fleet completion targeted for end of 2026.

How to Tell If Your Qatar Airways Flight Has Starlink

  1. 1Qatar Airways is mid-rollout (~120 widebodies (A350 + 777 complete)), so Starlink depends on the specific aircraft — two flights on the same route can differ.
  2. 2Enter your flight number on SeatWiFi to check whether your tail is one of the confirmed Starlink aircraft.
  3. 3Onboard, connect to WiFi and look for the Starlink logo in the captive portal. Free for all passengers.
  4. 4Expect around 100–250 Mbps on equipped aircraft — fast enough for streaming and video calls.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Qatar Airways have Starlink WiFi?

Yes. Qatar Airways is flying Starlink. Qatar Airways is the most advanced Starlink airline by aircraft count — roughly 120 widebodies, with the A350 and 777 fleets complete and the 787-8 underway since January 2026.

When will Qatar Airways finish its Starlink rollout?

A350 + 777 complete. 787-8 underway. Expected: Full fleet end 2026.

Is Qatar Airways WiFi free?

Free for all passengers.

How fast is Qatar Airways Starlink WiFi?

Passengers see around 100–250 Mbps on Starlink-equipped Qatar Airways aircraft — fast enough for streaming, video calls and large downloads.

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Data sources: "Confirmed aircraft" and "in the air now" are derived from live ADS-B / OpenSky flight data and crowd-sourced SeatWiFi reports, refreshed continuously. Rollout status, timelines and deal dates are curated from airline press releases and SpaceX announcements (see news links above). Last editorial review 2026-06-08.