Qatar Airways has reinstated its operations following the temporary closure Qatari airspace, after Iranian missile were fired at a US military base around 25 miles outside of Doha.
The airline’s hub, Hamad International Airport, confirmed that it had suspended all air traffic in and out of the airport late on June 23, 2025, amid the situation in the region.
Iran launched missiles at the Al-Udeid military base in what it said was retaliation for American strikes against its nuclear sites over the weekend.
Hamad closed for around eight hours, with operations recommencing in the early hours of June 24, 2025. The airport said that it worked closely with government stakeholders and airline partners to cater to passengers that have been impacted.
“Our focus at this time is to help our passengers return home or reach their onward journey safely and smoothly.” the carrier said in a statement.
The airport closure saw flights to Doha diverted to different airports in the region, with data from aviation analytics provider Cirium showing that 12 Qatar Airways flights were diverted to airports including Muscat, Dammam and Riyadh. IndiGo, Air India, Gulf Air, JAL, Middle East Airlines and SriLankan Airlines all saw arriving flights into Doha diverted.
Hamad Airport confirmed that it is recovering and returning to normal.