Qatar partially reopens airspace as Iranian strikes continue to hit Gulf

Al Jazeera National SecurityNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 6, 2026 at 11:08 PM

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Qatar partially reopened its airspace on March 6, 2026, after closing it on February 28 due to ongoing Iranian missile and drone strikes amid a US-Israeli military campaign against Iran. The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announced the limited reopening, allowing evacuation and cargo flights through designated routes with coordination from the Qatari armed forces. Scheduled commercial flights to and from Doha remain suspended. Qatar Airways intends to operate repatriation flights on March 7 to select European cities, prioritizing stranded passengers with families, the elderly, and those with urgent needs. The initial closure was a precautionary measure to ensure flight safety and security during regional developments.

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Qatar initially closed its airspace on February 28.

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Qatar Airways intends to operate repatriation flights on 07 March to London, Paris, Madrid, Rome, Frankfurt.

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The partial reopening covers flights designated for passenger evacuation and air cargo services.

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Scheduled commercial flights to and from Doha remain suspended.

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Qatar partially reopened its airspace days after Iranian missile and drone strikes.

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Rome (FCO) 40% Madrid (MAD) 40% Paris (CDG) 40% London (LHR) 40% Hamad International Airport 50% Qatar Airways 60% Doha 60% Qatar Civil Aviation Authority ×270% Israel 70% United States 70% Iran ×480% Qatar ×690%

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airspace reopening 90% flight suspension 80% iranian strikes 80% us-israeli war on iran 70% evacuation flights 70% air cargo services 60% qatar 60% repatriation flights 50% aviation hub 50%

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