QATAR AIRWAYS MAINTAINS LIMITED FLIGHT OPERATIONS AMID AIRSPACE CLOSURE

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Qatar Airways has announced that its scheduled flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the ongoing closure of Qatari airspace. The airline confirmed it will resume normal operations only after the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority declares the safe full reopening of airspace.

However, following temporary authorization from the Civil Aviation Authority for limited operating corridors, Qatar Airways will operate a restricted flight schedule in the coming days to assist stranded passengers and facilitate reunions with family and friends.

Flights departing from Doha (DOH):

10 March: Cairo, London Heathrow, Jeddah, Manila, Kochi, Muscat, Istanbul, Mumbai, Delhi, Nairobi, Islamabad, Madrid, Frankfurt, Colombo, Milan, Moscow.

11 March: Cairo, Toronto, Dallas/Fort Worth, London Heathrow, Paris, Madrid, Rome, Delhi, Jeddah, Muscat, Hong Kong, Seoul, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Melbourne.

Flights arriving in Doha (DOH):

10 March: Seoul, Moscow, London Heathrow, Delhi, Madrid, Islamabad, Beijing, Perth, Nairobi, Istanbul.

11 March: Cairo, London Heathrow, Jeddah, Manila, Kochi, Muscat, Istanbul, Mumbai, Delhi, Nairobi, Islamabad, Madrid, Frankfurt, Colombo, Milan, Moscow.

12 March: Cairo, Toronto, Dallas/Fort Worth, London Heathrow, Paris, Madrid, Rome, Delhi, Jeddah, Muscat, Hong Kong, Seoul, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Melbourne.

Passengers are urged not to arrive at airports unless holding a confirmed ticket, as these flights do not indicate a full resumption of commercial operations.

The airline also reminded travelers with confirmed bookings between 28 February and 22 March 2026 that they are eligible for:

Two complimentary date changes of up to 14 days, or

Refund of unused ticket value

Qatar Airways reassured that the safety and wellbeing of passengers and crew remain a top priority and thanked customers for their patience. A further update is expected on 10 March 2026.

For the latest information and bookings, passengers can visit Qatar Airways Travel Alerts.