DOHA, Qatar — Hamad International Airport (DOH) is open today, April 9, 2026, and operating on a gradually expanding but still limited schedule as Qatar continues its phased recovery from months of airspace restrictions caused by regional Middle East tensions.

The airport, one of the world's premier international hubs and home base of Qatar Airways, has been functioning with restricted operations since mid-March 2026 after Qatari airspace was temporarily closed due to security concerns linked to Iran-Israel conflicts and broader Gulf instability. While not fully back to normal, Hamad International Airport is handling commercial passenger and cargo flights through authorized limited corridors approved by the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority.

As of April 9, Qatar Airways is operating approximately 109 daily departures to more than 90 destinations, with further expansion planned. On April 7, the airline announced additional routes resuming from mid-April, including AlUla, Geneva, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Stockholm Arlanda. However, many long-haul and regional routes remain suspended or heavily reduced, with schedules subject to short-notice changes.

Current flight information from the official Hamad International Airport website and Qatar Airways shows a mix of departed, on-time, and some cancelled flights. For example, services to London Heathrow, Lahore, Chennai, and Peshawar were active on April 8, while several........

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