Khaberni - The Civil Aviation Authority in Qatar announced that, starting from mid-June 2026, the number of destinations of Qatar Airways will reach more than 150 destinations.
The Authority, via its account on the X platform today, Monday, confirmed that it is taking a thoughtful approach to ensure the continuation of air traffic despite operational restrictions, while maintaining the highest standards of aviation safety and security. This comes after the closure of the country's airspace on February 28, 2026, and the subsequent partial reopening through an emergency air corridor on March 7 this year.
It was clarified that Hamad International Airport is currently witnessing a gradual return of aviation activities including:
• Passenger flights.
• Cargo flights.
• Resumption of transit traffic, according to specific operational controls.
• Return of foreign airlines’ operations.
The Civil Aviation Authority emphasized enhancing Qatar's position as a strategic aviation hub with high operational efficiency, continuously monitoring regional developments, and adopting a cautious and gradual approach in reabsorbing operational capacities.
Return of foreign airlines
Last week, the Civil Aviation Authority in Qatar announced the gradual return of foreign airline operations to Hamad International Airport in Doha, noting that this decision followed a comprehensive review of the situation and coordination with all relevant entities in the country, to ensure high levels of readiness and efficiency.
The Authority mentioned that all flights and operational procedures "will proceed according to the highest internationally recognized safety and security standards, with the implementation of all measures and procedures that ensure the protection of passengers and workers in the aviation sector," and the Qatari Civil Aviation Authority stressed that "everyone's safety is a top priority."
The American-Israeli war on Iran has led to the closure or restriction of the use of airspace in a number of countries, especially in the Gulf, Iraq, and Iran, along with increasing concerns related to the safety of civil aviation in light of security risks, such as missiles and drones.
Last Tuesday, US President Donald Trump announced the extension of the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely, a few hours before the end of the truce he had announced about two weeks ago, to enable both countries to continue peace talks, as he put it.
