Qatar Airways is flying from Doha, with a published summer network of over 160 destinations valid through 15 September 2026. Regional airspace risks remain, while Kuwait and Istanbul have scheduled flights.
Here is the current status, which routes are affected, and your rebooking options.
Regional tensions continue to create a risk of short-notice airspace closures and flight changes. Confirm your flight on Qatar Airways’ official channels before heading to the airport. For the wider regional picture, see our Middle East air travel disruptions live blog.
Is Qatar Airways Operating Today?
Yes — Qatar Airways is operating from Doha (DOH) on an international schedule covering over 160 destinations.
For 7 September 2026, the airline specifically flags Jakarta flights QR954 and QR955 as affected by volcanic activity and operational restrictions. This is a route-specific alert, not a network-wide suspension.
Check the airline’s travel alerts page or the Wego flight tracker for your specific route before travelling.
Suspensions and Route Availability
The route checks below were made on 7 September 2026. Timetable entries show scheduled service, not live seat inventory or proof that a flight has departed.
| Destination | Status |
|---|---|
| Kuwait City (KWI) | Scheduled — QR1082 is listed Doha–Kuwait at 16:20–17:45 on 8–13 September 2026, local times |
| Tehran (IKA) | Unconfirmed — no nonstop Qatar Airways service appeared in the timetable checked on 7 September; a resumption date could not be verified |
| Istanbul (IST) | Scheduled — QR237 is listed Doha–Istanbul at 02:00–06:20 on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays through 18 October 2026, local times |
Regional flight changes remain possible. Confirm any Kuwait, Bahrain or UAE flight before travelling.
What’s Still Operating
Qatar Airways advertises a network spanning six continents from Doha (DOH). The destinations below are a network overview; they do not confirm that every route operates every day.
| Region | Selected Network Destinations |
|---|---|
| Middle East | Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Amman, Bahrain, Beirut, Dammam, Jeddah, Muscat, Riyadh |
| South Asia | Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Kochi, Dhaka, Islamabad, Karachi |
| Southeast Asia | Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh, Denpasar (Bali) |
| East Asia | Guangzhou, Tokyo Narita |
| Europe | London Heathrow, Paris, Frankfurt, Dublin, Edinburgh, Stockholm, Geneva, Vienna |
| Americas | New York JFK, Miami, Washington D.C., Toronto, São Paulo, Seattle |
| Africa | Cape Town, Dar es Salaam, Durban, Nairobi, Abidjan, Accra |
| Australasia | Melbourne, Perth, Sydney |
Flight schedules remain subject to operational, regulatory and safety changes. For real-time updates, check the Qatar Airways page on Wego or the airline’s official travel alerts page.
Airspace Restrictions
The EASA Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB-2026-07R2), revised on 31 August and valid through 30 September 2026 unless reviewed earlier, advises against flights over Persian Gulf waters except where necessary for arrivals or departures within the affected flight information regions. It also advises avoiding Gulf of Oman waters west of 58°E and exercising caution over land. This is not a blanket closure of Doha airport.
Rebooking and Refund Options
If your flight is cancelled or heavily rescheduled, you can rebook to a later date or request a refund of the unused ticket value.
For tickets issued by 15 May 2026 for travel from 28 February to 15 September 2026, complimentary date changes are available for travel by 31 October, subject to availability and fare seasonality; refunds follow fare rules. For affected bookings issued from 16 May, the published options include a fee-free change within 14 days either side of the original date, subject to fare availability, or a fee-free refund of unused value. See the airline’s official rebooking policy for the terms that apply to your ticket.
Changes can be made via the Manage Your Booking page, the Qatar Airways app, or the call centre. Tickets booked through a travel agent should be managed through the issuing agent.
How to Check Your Flight Status
With the schedule changing day to day, verify your flight before heading to the airport.
- Qatar Airways Flight Status — enter your flight number or route for real-time departure and arrival info
- Manage Your Booking — check, change, or cancel your reservation using your booking reference
- Travel Alerts page — the airline’s official hub for schedule updates
- Wego Flight Tracker — live status for any Qatar Airways flight, plus arrivals and departures at Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Qatar Airways flying right now?
Yes. Qatar Airways publishes a summer network of over 160 destinations through 15 September 2026. Its 7 September Jakarta alert affects QR954 and QR955; regional flight changes remain possible.
Are Qatar Airways flights to the UAE operating?
Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Sharjah (SHJ) are part of Qatar Airways’ network. A network listing does not confirm an individual departure; the airline’s flight status and your confirmed booking provide that detail.
Which Qatar Airways routes are still suspended?
Kuwait and Istanbul have September timetable entries. No nonstop Tehran service appeared in the timetable checked on 7 September, but that does not establish an airline-announced suspension or a confirmed restart date.
Why are Qatar Airways flights taking longer than usual?
Airspace restrictions can require rerouting. The extra time varies by flight; a universal delay of 30 minutes to several hours cannot be confirmed.
What if my Qatar Airways flight is cancelled?
You can rebook to a later date or request a refund of the unused ticket value. Eligibility depends on the ticket issue date and whether your booking is affected; the specific published windows are set out in the rebooking section above.
Are Qatar Airways flights back to normal?
The airline publishes a network of over 160 destinations, but that is not a guarantee that every route or departure runs normally. The route-specific alerts and airspace advice above remain relevant.
Sources
- Qatar Airways — Travel Alerts
- Qatar Airways — Rebooking Options
- Qatar Airways — Flight Status
- Qatar Airways Newsroom — Expands Global Network to over 150 Destinations
- Qatar Civil Aviation Authority — Aviation News
- Hamad International Airport — Alerts
- EASA — Conflict Zone Information Bulletin CZIB-2026-07R2
- US State Department — Travel Advisories
- The National — US issues fresh travel warning as Kuwait and Bahrain flights resume (20 July 2026)
- OPSGROUP — Middle East Airspace: Current Operational Picture
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