Qatar Qsuites: How to Book With Avios (Step-by-Step)
Qatar Qsuites is widely rated the world's best Business Class. Since Qatar joined the Avios ecosystem, your BA and Iberia points can now book it. Here's how.
Qatar Qsuites consistently tops every Business Class ranking. The fully enclosed suite, double bed option for couples, and QSuite configuration with sliding doors make it a category apart from standard flat-bed products. Since Qatar Airways joined the Avios ecosystem through its Privilege Club programme, Avios holders have a route in.
What Are Qsuites?
Qsuites is Qatar Airways' Business Class product on its B777-300ER and some A380 aircraft. It features: - A fully enclosed suite with a sliding door for complete privacy - A fully flat bed (length up to 79 inches) - A double bed option when booking two adjacent seats - In-flight Wi-Fi, large screens, and premium dining
It flies on major long-haul routes from Doha (DOH): London, New York, Paris, Singapore, Sydney, and more.
The Avios Connection
Qatar Airways Privilege Club uses Avios as its points currency. You can earn and spend Avios via Privilege Club, and Avios earned through British Airways Executive Club can be transferred to Qatar Privilege Club (via Combine My Avios, at a 1:1 ratio with no fee). This means your BA Avios, Iberia Avios, and Amex transfers into the Avios ecosystem can all access Qsuites.
How Many Avios for Qsuites?
Pricing varies by route. As a rough guide: - London (LHR) to Doha (DOH): ~35,000 Avios one way in Business - London to Singapore (via DOH): ~70,000 Avios one way in Business - London to Sydney (via DOH): ~100,000 Avios one way in Business
These are off-peak rates. Peak season pricing is higher.
Finding Availability
This is the hard part. Qatar Qsuites availability for Avios redemptions is limited. Booking 300+ days out is the most reliable approach. For popular routes like London–Doha or London–Singapore, availability opens and closes frequently.
Use MileSeat to scan the full year for open dates on Qatar routes, then set an alert so you're notified the moment a Qsuites seat opens on your preferred travel window.
Step-by-Step Booking
1. Identify open dates on MileSeat 2. Log into Qatar Airways Privilege Club (or BA Executive Club for Avios bookings on QR) 3. Search the route and select Business Class 4. Complete the booking with your Avios balance 5. Pay the taxes and fees (Qatar typically charges lower surcharges than BA)