Travel
Flight operations have resumed gradually and in an organised manner, with Hamad International Airport safely receiving passengers as normal. Following the reopening of the airspace, flights are operating through approved safe corridors in coordination with the Civil Aviation Authority, while Qatar Airways continues to operate across its global network as usual.
139
Daily departures
As of 16 April 2026
150+
Destinations
By mid-June
Around 60%
Pre-conflict capacity
Third major increase since crisis onset
Key Statements
20 April 2026
Qatar Civil Aviation Authority allows foreign airlines to operate back to Qatar
Gradual resumption of foreign airlines operations to Qatar following a comprehensive assessment of the situation, conducted in coordination with all the relevant entities to ensure the highest levels of readiness and operational efficiency.
16 April 2026
Qatar Airways expands its international flight network to over 150 destinations
Airline announced services to over 150 destinations from 16 June 2026, introducing new routes and increased frequencies to and from Doha.
1 April 2026
Qatar Airways expands to 120+ destinations by mid-May
Rolling schedule expansion published. All flights through QCAA-approved dedicated corridors. HIA fully operational as transit and origin hub. Eight new destinations added for 16–30 April.
26 March 2026
Network restoration continues to 90+ destinations
Qatar Airways published revised schedule with additional frequencies to more than 90 destinations. Complimentary rebooking or full refund offered to affected passengers.
13 March 2026
Phased commercial operations resume
Qatar Airways resumed scheduled commercial flights from Doha following the partial resumption of air navigation via dedicated corridors.
9 March 2026
First post-disruption flights operate
Limited flights on 9, 10, and 11 March via emergency air routes. Qatar Airways emphasised these did not constitute full resumption of scheduled operations.
28 February 2026
Airspace closure. All flights suspended
Qatar Civil Aviation Authority closed national airspace. All scheduled flight operations at Hamad International Airport suspended until further notice.