Kamal Ghorui
Qatar Airways has announced the resumption of some of its flight operations between March 18th and 28th, 2026, as the airline tries to recover from the disruption of services due to the temporary closure of Qatari airspace. Even though the airline has not resumed its operations, it has introduced a modified flight schedule that has helped many of its customers continue their journey. The airline stated that full operations will resume only after the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirms the complete and safe reopening of national airspace. Until then, flights will operate within a restricted framework designed to prioritise safety.
Qatar Airways
Limited flights operating under restricted conditions
Qatar Airways is currently running a small number of flights to and from Doha, operating within a defined safe corridor. Due to the constraints, the number of flights operated per day remains very few, and all these are subject to approvals and changes in the air space. Passengers holding confirmed bookings on the flights operated as per the revised schedule would be contacted separately with the new travel details. Travellers are also advised to regularly check the airline’s website or app and ensure their contact information is up to date. In addition to Doha routes, the airline has arranged select city-to-city flights without a Doha connection for eligible passengers. These flights are not open for public bookings.Read more: UAE travel update: Flight operations resume partially; Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia, Emirates revise schedules
Network: Key Asian cities, including India
The limited schedule provides connections to several key destinations in Asia, with services now operating into major cities such as Bangkok, Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul, and Hong Kong. In India, the airline is operating services to nine cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Ahmedabad, Amritsar, and Thiruvananthapuram, providing some respite to air travellers on this key route, which is one of the airline’s busiest sectors.
Flight schedule
Flexible rebooking and refund options
To help passengers who are affected by the current disruption, Qatar Airways has put in place flexible options for passengers who have confirmed bookings between February 28th, 2026, and March 28th, 2026. For these passengers, the following options are available: Two free changes of date, allowing the passenger to select a different flight date up to April 30th, 2026, on Qatar Airways-operated flights.Refund of the value of the ticket, if not used These options are meant to provide flexibility and eliminate any form of ambiguity.Read more: UAE travel update: Airspace reopens as GCAA lifts precautionary measures; flights resume normal operations
Passenger Advisory: Always fly with confirmed bookings
The airline has also given a reminder that unless there is a confirmed booking and time of flight, there is no need for passengers to travel to the airport as the flight schedules are subject to change or cancellation.
Gradual return dependent on airspace reopening
Qatar Airways has emphasised that the safety and wellbeing of passengers and crew remain the highest priority during this period of disruption. While limited operations have resumed, a full return to normal schedules will depend entirely on the reopening of Qatari airspace. As the situation continues to evolve, the airline will continue to add options as possible, as well as helping passengers reach their destinations under controlled conditions.
