Temporary CAA authorization enables Qatar Airways to operate restricted corridors through March 16

QATAR – Qatar Airways has announced a limited flight schedule operating through March 16 following temporary authorization from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, enabling restricted corridors to and from Doha that aim to assist passengers affected by ongoing regional airspace disruption.

The airline emphasized that these limited operations seek to help affected travelers reunite with family and friends as quickly and safely as possible.

However, each flight requires careful planning and remains subject to regulatory approvals and changing airspace conditions, underscoring the fragile nature of the resumption.

Flights scheduled to depart from Doha between March 13, and March 16 will connect Hamad International Airport to destinations across Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas.

To begin with, on March 13, departures include Perth, Seoul, Dhaka, Jeddah, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Kochi, Algiers, Miami, Istanbul, Cairo, Amsterdam, London, Milan and Paris.

March 14 departures feature Riyadh, Muscat, Shanghai, Manila, Johannesburg, Dallas, Toronto, Colombo, Cairo, Islamabad, Mumbai, London, Rome, Madrid and Frankfurt.

On the other hand, the March 15 schedule includes Istanbul, Dhaka, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Delhi, Algiers, Melbourne, New York, Jeddah, São Paulo, Madrid, Hong Kong, London, Casablanca and Paris.

Lastly, on March 16, services are expected to Perth, Muscat, Seoul, Bangkok, Beijing, Dhaka, Kochi, Jakarta, Mumbai, Cairo, Miami, Amsterdam, London, Colombo and Frankfurt

Meanwhile, limited inbound flights to Doha will operate between March 13 and March 17.

The airline, however, emphasized that these flights do not represent a full resumption of regular commercial operations. Passengers can check availability and book through websites, mobile applications or authorized travel agents.

Passengers with confirmed bookings between February 28 and March 22 qualify for flexible options including two complimentary date changes within 14 days of original travel, or refunds of unused ticket value.

Further, the airline reaffirmed that safety and wellbeing of passengers and crew remain its highest priority during this disruption, apologizing for inconvenience and thanking travelers for patience and understanding.

More importantly, these limited operations signal cautious progress while underscoring the fragility of travel-dependent business models in volatile times.

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