Published On 4/27/2026
The General Authority of Civil Aviation in Qatar said that as of mid-June 2026, the number of Qatar Airways destinations will reach more than 150 destinations.
The authority confirmed, through its account on the
She explained that Hamad International Airport is currently witnessing a gradual return to air traffic, which includes:
- Passenger flights.
- Cargo flights.
- Resuming transit traffic, according to specific operational controls.
- Return of foreign airlines.
The General Civil Aviation Authority stressed strengthening Qatar’s position as a strategic aviation center with high operational efficiency, continuing to monitor regional developments on an ongoing basis, and adopting a gradual and cautious approach in reabsorbing operational capacities.
Return of foreign airlines
Last week, the General Authority of Civil Aviation in Qatar announced a gradual return to the operation of foreign airlines to Hamad International Airport in Doha, noting that this decision came after a comprehensive assessment of the situation and in coordination with all relevant authorities in the country, to ensure high levels of readiness and efficiency.
The authority stated that all flights and operational operations “will be conducted in accordance with the highest internationally approved safety and security standards, with the application of all procedures and measures that ensure the protection of travelers and workers in the aviation sector.” The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority stressed that “the safety of everyone comes at the top of its priorities.”
The US-Israeli war on Iran led to the closure or restriction of the use of the airspace of a number of countries, especially in the Gulf, Iraq and Iran, in addition to 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, hours before the end of the truce he announced about two weeks ago, in order to enable the two countries to continue peace talks, as he put it.
