Operations update March 15 2026 – Qatari Airspace closure

Flight operations – update

With Qatar Airways scheduled flight operations still temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace, we want you to know that we are doing our utmost to support you with your journey, and to reunite you with your family and loved ones. We recognise this situation may be unsettling, and are working to keep you moving while we prepare for the safe return of our usual operations. Qatar Airways will resume operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe full reopening of Qatari airspace by the relevant authorities.

Following temporary authorisation from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirming limited operating corridors, Qatar Airways intends to operate the following flight schedule in the coming days to support passengers who have been affected due to the current disruption, and in helping them reunite with family and friends as quickly and safely as possible.

Flights departing from Doha (DOH):

16 March: Perth (PER), Muscat (MCT), Bangkok (BKK), Dhaka (DAC), Kochi (COK), Jakarta (CGK), Mumbai (BOM), Cairo (CAI),Amsterdam (AMS), London (LHR), Colombo (CMB), Frankfurt (FRA), Delhi (DEL), Istanbul (IST), Lagos (LOS), Kathmandu (KTM), Madrid

17 March: Algiers (ALG), Bangkok (BKK), Cairo (CAI), Colombo (CMB), Delhi (DEL), Dhaka (DAC), Kochi (COK), Islamabad (ISB), Istanbul (IST), Jeddah (JED), Kathmandu (KTM), London Heathrow (LHR), Manila (MNL), Mumbai (BOM), Paris (CDG), Riyadh (RUH), Tunis (TUN), Nairobi (NBO)

Flights departing to Doha (DOH):

15 March: Muscat (MCT), Manila (MNL), Dallas (DFW), Toronto (YYZ), Colombo (CMB), Cairo (CAI), Islamabad (ISB), Mumbai (BOM), Rome (FCO), Madrid (MAD), London (LHR), Casablanca (CMN), Paris (CDG), Delhi (DEL), Bali Denpasar (DPS), Perth (PER)

16 March: Istanbul (IST), Dhaka (DAC), Kuala Lampur (KUL), Bangkok (BKK), Delhi (DEL), Algiers (ALG), New York (JFK), Hong Kong (HKG), Amsterdam (AMS), London (LHR), Frankfurt (FRA), Islamabad (ISB), Cairo (CAI), Bali Denpasar (DPS)

17 March: Bangkok (BKK), Dhaka (DAC), Kochi (COK), Jakarta (CGK), Mumbai (BOM), Cairo (CAI), Colombo (CMB), London (LHR), Paris (CDG), Delhi (DEL), Istanbul (IST), Kathmandu (KTM), Lagos (LOS)

18 March: Algiers (ALG), Bangkok (BKK), Cairo (CAI), Colombo (CMB), Dallas (DFW), Delhi (DEL), Dhaka (DAC), Islamabad (ISB), Istanbul (IST), Kathmandu (KTM), Kochi (COK), Manila (MNL), Mumbai (BOM), Nairobi (NBO), Tunis (TUN), Perth (PER)

These flights are only for passengers whose final destination is Doha.

Qatar Airways will operate a revised limited number of flights from 18 March to 28 March 2026. These schedules have been enhanced to give more flexibility to passengers wishing to travel. To view this schedule click here.

To book, please visit the Qatar Airways website or App or a travel agent.

These flights do not constitute a confirmation of resumption of scheduled commercial operations.

Passengers are kindly asked not to arrive at their departure airport unless they hold a valid confirmed ticket for travel.

We are continuing to closely monitor the situation and will share further updates as soon as they become available.

The safety and wellbeing of our passengers and crew remains our highest priority. We apologise for the disruption caused by circumstances beyond our control due to the temporary airspace closure and thank you for your patience.

Booking assistance

If you have a confirmed booking with a travel date between 28 February and 28 March 2026, you are eligible for: Complimentary date change to a new travel date up to 30 April 2026 when rebooking on flights operated by Qatar Airways, or A refund of the unused value of your ticket.

We are experiencing high call volumes, so wait times may be longer than usual. Please only contact us if you’re travelling within the next 48 hours.

For all other bookings, you can easily manage your trip via qatarairways.com and the Qatar Airways app, or contact us closer to your intended date of travel.

If your booking was made through a travel agent or a third-party website, please reach out to them for further assistance.

Your patience and understanding mean a great deal to us, and we are truly grateful for your continued support at this challenging time.

For booking related assistance, find out more by reading our FAQs.

If you are presently in Doha, kindly see these FAQs for additional guidance and information.

Please ensure that your contact information is up to date so we can reach you whenever necessary.