Flights to Australia - Emirates or Qatar airways?

I flew to Cape Town last September on Emirates. I’m typing now from Cape Town ( again ) after flying Qatar. Put it this way, next time I will revert to Emirates, my ass was killing me after flying out here on Qatar - it felt like a long haul flight on a Ryanair seat.

I’d fly Etihad or emirates and do it often(only as far as the Middle East ). I avoid Qatar as I’ve only had bad experiences with them

Emirates all the way for me, the entertainment and service are the best, even their economy A380 seats I found better than Qatar and Etihad. The B777's they use to Dublin, if you can get the rear window seats that go down from 3 to 2 I highly recommend booking. Flew with them a few times between DUB and MEL/AKL.

I've been flying back and forth from Perth for 17 years and Qatar are my go to, never had an issue and they're usually the most reasonably priced.

Having said that, Emirates offered the best deal for a Christmas trip home later this year and they would be the gold standard if money is no object.

I flew Perth to Rome last September and loved the direct Qantas option so that will definitely be a consideration again in the future.

Etihad were good too but ceased operations from Perth in 2018.

I wouldn't even consider a two-stop option, one is enough.

Forget Singapore Airlines tops but 2 flights needed and none from Dublin

At least going to the FE, gives You plenty of options. I’m just back from CPT, found out the hard way never to go Qatar again.
Depending on time of year You are going remember You now have a Chinese Airline flying Dublin-Beijing for €440 return.

Check Qatar airways on Tripadvisor.

I fly about 15 times a year on each, en route to Australia / Asia.

First class all routes: emirates is better than qatar, but both are great. actually, qatar can be better if you get the q-suite, but that's only sydney.

Business class: emirates from dublin to dubai is not good at all. qatar from dublin to qatar is great. from the middle east to australia both are pretty comparable, qatar probably a bit better.

Economy: emirates generally better.

if you are looking for flights below 7-8 hours each leg then choose Qatar/emirates. Qatar has a stopover over deal where you can book 4 star hotel for €14 per person (google 'discover qatar'). if you are choosing emirates there is a premier inn near to dubai airport (free shuttle available) . we stayed there for 1 night and it cost only €50 per room.

if you can endure one 12.5 hours leg then Singapore airlines is best. they have great deals when book through lufthansa airlines website.

I go to CPT as often as I can ( have Family there ) & always go via the ME. OP, I cannot vouch for Etihad as they don’t go to CPT, but of the other two, I concur with Jusvi2001. 2 months ago I flew with Qatar, & being honest it felt like I had my ass on a Ryanair seat for 17 hours - also seriously not impressed with their food.

As Jusvi2001 says, I’d back Him/Her up vouching for Emirates.

Have done Australia--Ireland route with Ethihad, Emirates and Qatar(most recently) , all much of a muchness, I found Emirates is probably top, Qatar second and Etihad third, airport in Doha is nice but very expensive, been awhile since I was in Abu Dhabi airport but was pretty poor then with security particularly slow, I think they have renovated since though so maybe are better now. If money is a Top concern I'd go with the cheapest at the time.

i have booked flights with Qatar Airways to the far east in September for the family, didnt pay for seats as was adding an extra 500 euro to the flights, i was just wondering if anyone knows would there be many seats left to chose from 48 hours before departure when you can pick for free? i have 2 young kids and just cant afford to pay extra for the seats

5 and 6..

so 1 parent with each child sitting separate? i wouldnt mind that

Book you seats. I flew solo in late July and thought I’d wing it till check in. Only seats available were centre seats and both legs were fully booked so no empty seat beside me.

I’ve done this trip many times and this was my worst experience ever. Numb bum ain’t no fun. I decided to pay 600 to upgrade to first class on the Doha to Dublin leg and it was the best money I’ve ever spent.