Qatar Airways will operate a limited number of repatriation flights on March 7 from Hamad International Airport to select European destinations after receiving temporary authorization from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, even as scheduled flight operations remain suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace.
According to the airline, relief flights will depart for London (LHR), Paris (CDG), Madrid (MAD), Rome (FCO) and Frankfurt (FRA) after authorities confirmed a safe operating corridor for the services.
Qatar Airways stressed that these relief services do not indicate a broader resumption of commercial flight operations.
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“Passengers are kindly requested not to proceed to the airport unless they have already received an official notification from Qatar Airways for these flights. Qatar Airways has contacted affected passengers directly with their assigned flight details, travel arrangements and next steps,” the airline said.
Full scheduled operations will resume only after the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe and complete reopening of Qatari airspace. The airline said a further operational update will be issued on March 8 by 09:00 Doha time (06:00 UTC).
Passengers were also advised to ensure their contact details are updated on the airline’s website or mobile app so they can receive flight information and travel instructions.
“The safety and well-being of our passengers and crew remain our highest priority during this period of disruption. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the current situation, which is beyond our control, and thank our passengers for their patience and understanding,” the airline said.
The disruptions come amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, which has led to airspace closures and widespread impact on aviation operations across the region.
According to the airline, relief flights will depart for London (LHR), Paris (CDG), Madrid (MAD), Rome (FCO) and Frankfurt (FRA) after authorities confirmed a safe operating corridor for the services.
Priority for stranded passengers
The airline said priority seats on these flights were allocated to stranded passengers travelling with families, elderly travellers and those with urgent medical or compassionate travel needs. Each flight was pre-allocated by Qatar Airways directly to affected passengers.Qatar Airways stressed that these relief services do not indicate a broader resumption of commercial flight operations.
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“Passengers are kindly requested not to proceed to the airport unless they have already received an official notification from Qatar Airways for these flights. Qatar Airways has contacted affected passengers directly with their assigned flight details, travel arrangements and next steps,” the airline said.
Relief flights may increase
The carrier said its teams are working around the clock to organise additional relief flights where operationally possible and that further updates will be shared once confirmed.Full scheduled operations will resume only after the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe and complete reopening of Qatari airspace. The airline said a further operational update will be issued on March 8 by 09:00 Doha time (06:00 UTC).
Passengers were also advised to ensure their contact details are updated on the airline’s website or mobile app so they can receive flight information and travel instructions.
Flexible travel options
As part of the airline’s contingency measures, passengers holding confirmed bookings between February 28 and March 15, 2026, can change travel dates free of charge within 14 days of the original booking date or request a refund for the unused portion of their ticket.“The safety and well-being of our passengers and crew remain our highest priority during this period of disruption. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the current situation, which is beyond our control, and thank our passengers for their patience and understanding,” the airline said.
The disruptions come amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, which has led to airspace closures and widespread impact on aviation operations across the region.
