Qatar Airways Resumes Limited Doha Connections Amid Airspace Restrictions
Qatar Airways is gradually restoring flight operations through Doha, beginning March 18, 2026, after a period of significant disruption caused by regional airspace closures. The resumption marks the first phase of network recovery following restrictions implemented in late February due to escalating geopolitical tensions.
Airspace Closures and Limited Operations
Following the escalation of the US-Iran conflict, neighboring Gulf states hosting American military bases became targets for retaliatory strikes, leading to the closure of Qatari airspace. Qatar Airways initially suspended most operations, operating only point-to-point flights under military-protected corridors since March 5, 2026. These limited routes included Doha to London, Amsterdam, Miami, Perth, Seoul Qatar Airways.
Resumption of Connecting Flights
From March 18, 2026, Qatar Airways will begin accepting connecting passengers through Doha, ending a two-week period where only direct flights were permitted Air Traveler. The airline is currently running approximately 15 daily departures from Doha, a fraction of its pre-conflict schedule of over 150 daily flights. Initial capacity is expected to stabilize around 60% of pre-conflict levels, mirroring the recovery pattern observed with Emirates Air Traveler.
Flight Schedule: March 15-18, 2026
Qatar Airways is operating a limited flight schedule between March 15-18, 2026, following temporary authorization from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority Marhaba. The airline emphasized that these flights are not a full resumption of scheduled commercial operations but are intended to assist passengers affected by the disruption Marhaba.
March 15 Departures From Doha (DOH)
- Algeria: Algiers (ALG)
- Thailand: Bangkok (BKK)
- Egypt: Cairo (CAI)
- Morocco: Casablanca (CMN)
- India: Delhi (DEL)
- Bangladesh: Dhaka (DAC)
- China: Hong Kong (HKG)
- Pakistan: Islamabad (ISB)
- Turkey: Istanbul (IST)
- Saudi Arabia: Jeddah (JED)
- Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
- United Kingdom: London Heathrow (LHR)
- Spain: Madrid (MAD)
- Australia: Melbourne (MEL)
- USA: New York (JFK)
- France: Paris (CDG)
March 16 Departures From Doha (DOH)
- Netherlands: Amsterdam (AMS)
- Thailand: Bangkok (BKK)
- China: Beijing (PKX)
- Egypt: Cairo (CAI)
- Sri Lanka: Colombo (CMB)
- India: Delhi (DEL), Kochi (COK)
- Bangladesh: Dhaka (DAC)
- Germany: Frankfurt (FRA)
- Turkey: Istanbul (IST)
- Indonesia: Jakarta (CGK)
- Nepal: Kathmandu (KTM)
- Nigeria: Lagos (LOS)
- United Kingdom: London Heathrow (LHR)
- Spain: Madrid (MAD)
- USA: Miami (MIA)
- Oman: Muscat (MCT)
- Australia: Perth (PER)
- South Korea: Seoul (ICN)
Passenger Support and Rebooking
Passengers holding tickets for travel between February 28 and March 10, 2026, are eligible for free rebooking or refunds through the Qatar Airways Manage Booking portal Air Traveler. Passengers with confirmed bookings between February 28 and March 28, 2026, can receive a refund or complimentary date change up to April 30, 2026 Marhaba. Qatar Airways advises passengers not to arrive at airports without a confirmed, valid ticket Marhaba.
Qatar Airways will resume full operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe reopening of Qatari airspace The Peninsula.