Qatar had reopened its airspace to foreign airlines after weeks of disruption that left Doha’s Hamad International Airport largely closed to international carriers since late February 2026.
Renewed Iranian strikes across the Gulf in early June have since put regional hubs back on alert, and several previously announced return dates are now uncertain. This page reflects the verified position as of 4 June 2026.
What the QCAA announced
The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) issued a Notice to Airmen on 20 April 2026 authorising a phased return of foreign airlines to Hamad International Airport, not all at once.
Key points of the QCAA framework still in force:
- Phased return: airlines resume in stages, not simultaneously
- Coordination required: each carrier must coordinate its restart with Qatar’s aviation authorities
- Corridor routing: flights operate through QCAA-authorised corridors rather than fully open airspace
- Safety first: all flights must meet internationally recognised safety and security standards
Doha continues to handle around 140 daily Qatar Airways departures through these corridors, with airport throughput well below normal capacity. The renewed June strikes have not been reported to have closed Hamad International, but they have reintroduced caution to foreign-carrier return planning.
Airlines Returning to Doha: Full List of Carriers Resuming Hamad International Flights
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Foreign carrier status: who’s back and who’s still away
Carriers that resumed before June are shown as resumed; dates that were previously announced for later in 2026 are now uncertain given the renewed Gulf strikes.
The table below reflects each carrier’s last public statement, current as of 4 June 2026.
| Airline | Doha Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| flydubai | Resumed (21 April 2026) | Among the first foreign carriers back at HIA; UAE hubs are on heightened alert after the June strikes. |
| Air Arabia | Resumed (22 April 2026) | Sharjah–Doha service restored. |
| Oman Air | Resumed (23 April 2026) | Muscat–Doha service restored. |
| Royal Jordanian | Resumed (23 April 2026) | Amman–Doha service restored. |
| Middle East Airlines | Resumed (26 April 2026) | Beirut–Doha service restored. |
| Air India | Resumed (1 May 2026) | Delhi–Doha and Mumbai–Doha services restored. |
| Air India Express | Resumed (1 May 2026) | Services from southern Indian cities to Doha restored. |
| IndiGo | Resumed (1 May 2026) | 60+ weekly flights from seven Indian cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kochi. |
| Ethiopian Airlines | Resumed (4 May 2026) | Addis Ababa–Doha service restored. |
| Flynas | Previously announced (19 May 2026), now uncertain | Saudi Arabia–Doha restart announced before the June strikes; confirm directly with the airline. |
| SriLankan Airlines | Previously announced (11 May 2026), verify | Colombo–Doha restart date set during the ceasefire; reconfirm before travel. |
| Pegasus Airlines | Previously announced (16 May 2026), verify | Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen–Doha restart; reconfirm before travel. |
| Philippine Airlines | Suspended; June return previously announced, now uncertain | Manila–Doha (PR 684/685) had been expected back from June; renewed strikes put this in doubt. |
| Turkish Airlines | Suspended; Doha return previously announced for 1 July, now uncertain | Istanbul–Doha offline; phased restart plan predates the June escalation. |
| Virgin Australia | Suspended; 15 June return previously announced, verify | Sydney/Melbourne–Doha (operated by Qatar Airways) restart date set before the June strikes; Brisbane and Perth remain cancelled. |
| British Airways | Suspended; 1 July return previously announced, now uncertain | London Heathrow–Doha restart was contingent on the security situation, which has deteriorated. |
| Royal Air Maroc | Suspended; 1 July return previously announced, verify | Casablanca–Doha restart date set before the June strikes. |
| Lufthansa | Suspended (until 24 October 2026) | Doha falls under Lufthansa’s longer Middle East suspension; an EASA Conflict Zone Information Bulletin remains in force. |
What this means if you’re flying to Doha
If your flight is on Qatar Airways, operations continue through QCAA corridors, but check your specific flight before heading to the airport.
If you are booked on a foreign carrier with a return date later in 2026, treat that date as provisional and reconfirm directly with the airline, as the June strikes may push it back.
Use the Wego flight tracker to check real-time status for your route before you travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Qatar airspace open after the renewed June strikes?
It remains open through QCAA-authorised corridors. Doha was not reported to have closed in the 3 June Gulf strikes, but neighbouring Kuwait, Bahrain and UAE hubs saw brief suspensions and diversions, so short-notice disruption is possible.
Will my non-Qatar Airways flight to Doha still resume on its announced date?
Treat later-2026 dates as provisional. Carriers that resumed in April and May are operating, but restart dates announced for June, July or beyond predate the renewed strikes and should be reconfirmed with the airline.
Can I get a refund if my flight is cancelled?
Typically, yes. Most carriers affected by the Gulf disruption are offering refunds, free rebooking or travel credit, subject to fare rules — contact your airline or check your booking portal.
Is it safe to transit through Doha now?
Qatar authorities say operations meet international safety standards. With renewed strikes hitting nearby Gulf states in early June, check your government travel advisory and your flight status before relying on a Doha connection.
Sources
- Qatar Civil Aviation Authority — Resumption of Foreign Airlines’ Operations to Qatar
- PBS NewsHour — Iran strikes Kuwait’s main airport and kills 1 as ceasefire is tested again
- The National — Fresh Iran strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait test failing talks
- NPR — Kuwait says Iranian drones hit airport and killed 1 as ceasefire is tested again
- Travel And Tour World — British Airways: Dubai, Doha and Tel Aviv return in reduced capacity
- LoyaltyLobby — Lufthansa Group Airlines suspend most Middle East destinations until 24 October 2026
- ANI News — Indian carriers plan to resume operations at Hamad International Airport
- Business Today — IndiGo resumes Doha flights from 7 Indian cities
- Virgin Australia — Updates on Virgin Australia Doha services
- Gulf News — Doha flights resume: flydubai, Air Arabia return to Hamad International
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