Qatar Airways resumes limited flights as airspace restrictions continue/Photo: @qatarairways
Qatar Airways has announced a limited temporary flight schedule between March 9 and 11, as the airline cautiously resumes operations via authorized corridors following ongoing regional airspace closures.
The move follows days of major flight disruptions across the Gulf region, stranding thousands of passengers and forcing airlines to suspend or reduce their services. Authorities say normal operations will resume only after the country’s airspace is declared completely safe.
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Qatar Airways flight schedule from 9 to 11 March
The airline confirmed that regularly scheduled flights are still suspended due to the continued closure of Qatari airspace. However, limited services are now operating under special approval from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, which has allowed restricted flight corridors to help transport stranded passengers.
These limited trips are primarily intended to:
- Supporting passengers affected by recent travel disruptions
- Allowing travelers to reconnect with family members
- Gradually restore basic connectivity to and from Doha
The airline urged passengers to check the status of their booking regularly as schedules remain subject to operational and safety approvals.
Where can you fly?
The airline has set a three-day window for scheduled departures and arrivals. This is not a return to a full global network, but a targeted effort to reach key international centres.
- Departure on Monday 9 March: Flights will depart Doha to key cities including London (LHR), Seoul (ICN), Moscow (SVO), New Delhi (DEL), Madrid (MAD), Islamabad (ISB), Beijing (PKX), Perth (PER), Nairobi (NBO) and Istanbul (IST).
- Expansion on Tuesday, March 10: The schedule expands to include Cairo, Jeddah, Manila, Kochi, Muscat, Mumbai, Frankfurt, Colombo and Milan.
- Domestic relief: Return flights to Doha are scheduled to depart from these same cities the following day (10 and 11 March), ensuring that those trying to return to Qatar also have a way home.
“Confirmed ticket” rule.
The airline and GACA have been very clear: this is a controlled process, and airport protocols are strictly enforced to ensure safety.
- Only passengers holding a valid and confirmed ticket for these specific flights will be allowed entry
Hamad International Airport . - She appealed to travelers not to go to the airport to buy tickets or inquire about future flights, as this may lead to overcrowding and security risks.
- For incoming flights, priority is given to those whose final destination is Doha, as transit connections remain highly restricted.
Aviation crisis in the Middle East
The disruption is part of a broader aviation crisis across the region. Airlines across the Middle East have canceled or rerouted flights due to airspace restrictions and safety concerns. Reports indicate that tens of thousands of flights linked to the Middle East have been canceled since the conflict escalated, severely impacting international travel and airline operations.Major airlines, including Emirates and Etihad, are also operating limited or revised schedules while monitoring the security situation. Meanwhile, governments have advised travelers to closely monitor airline updates before heading to airports, as schedules can change quickly.