Qatar restores flights following Iran-Israel ceasefire
Regional airports resume services as tensions begin to ease after 12 days
DOHA: Air travel in and out of Qatar has resumed following a temporary suspension triggered by a missile strike on a US base near Doha.
The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) confirmed that all air traffic restrictions were lifted after “ensuring aviation safety and security” in coordination with government agencies and regional partners.
The airspace shutdown came shortly after Iran launched a missile attack targeting the US-operated Al Udeid Air Base. The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs cited civilian protection as the primary reason for the swift closure. Defence systems successfully intercepted the missiles, and no casualties were reported. The move was part of a broader Gulf-wide precautionary response to heightened regional instability following US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Qatar Airways restores flights
In an official post on the X platform, the QCAA acknowledged “the great cooperation shown by all partners” and expressed appreciation for the swift and coordinated response by national entities.
تُعلن الهيئة العامة للطيران المدني عن استئناف حركة الملاحة الجوية في أجواء دولة قطر وعودة الأجواء إلى وضعها الطبيعي، بعد اتخاذ التدابير اللازمة بالتنسيق مع الجهات المختصة.
— الطيران المدني (@CAAQATAR) June 23, 2025
وتُشيد الهيئة بالتعاون الكبير الذي أظهره جميع الشركاء وبجهود كافة الجهات في الدولة لضمان سلامة وأمن الطيران… pic.twitter.com/DC5QpuQJ8l
The QCAA added that full flight operations have resumed and “the return of the atmosphere to normal” was made possible through strategic collaboration between civilian and military aviation authorities.
Qatar Airways confirmed the restoration of its flight operations, stating: “Our focus at this time is to help our passengers return home or reach their onward journey safely and smoothly.”
Qatar Airways confirms reinstatement of flights as airspace reopens in the State of Qatar.
— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) June 23, 2025
Our focus at this time is to help our passengers return home or reach their onward journey safely and smoothly.
We’ve deployed extra ground staff at Hamad International Airport to support…
Other Gulf carriers, including those based in Bahrain and Kuwait, have also returned to standard operations.
Iran-Israel ceasefire
The reopening of Qatari airspace comes after US President Donald Trump brokered a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran. The 12-day conflict reached a critical point when Israel launched a pre-emptive series of airstrikes on Iranian nuclear-related sites on 13 June. Tehran responded with missile and drone strikes targeting Israeli cities and US interests in the Gulf.
The missile assault on Al Udeid Air Base was reportedly Iran’s final retaliatory move before agreeing to the ceasefire. In the early hours of Tuesday, Iran launched another round of missiles into Israel, killing at least four people, prompting an intense Israeli counterattack. Hours later, both nations accepted the ceasefire proposal.
Hamad International Airport in Doha has resumed full operations.
Hamad International Airport’s operations are gradually recovering and returning to normal.
— Hamad Int'l Airport (@HIAQatar) June 24, 2025
During this transition, we apologize for any inconvenience caused by the rescheduling of affected flights, and appreciate our passengers understanding and patience.
We advise our passengers…
The temporary closure, though brief, affected thousands of travellers and prompted widespread flight rescheduling. Airlines across the Gulf region are now working to clear backlogs and reintegrate suspended services into their summer timetables.