Qatar Airways has announced that its flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace amid escalating hostilities in the Middle East. The airline issued an update on Tuesday, stating that services will only resume once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority declares the airspace safe for reopening.
The suspension has left thousands of holidaymakers stranded, as airspace closures across parts of the Middle East enter a fourth day. The disruptions follow US-Israeli strikes on Iran, with over 2,000 additional flights cancelled on Monday alone. Major regional hubs, including Dubai International Airport, remain closed.
The conflict escalated on Monday with US airstrikes on Iran and Israeli strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon. Tehran retaliated with strikes against Israel and targeted oil and gas production facilities in Gulf states allied with the US.
Passengers with bookings between 28 February and 6 March 2026 are eligible for rebooking options. The airline advises customers to contact them only if travelling within the next 48 hours due to high call volumes, and to manage other bookings online or via the app.
