COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Latest Updates
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Latest Updates
The safety, security and good health of our passengers and employees is our highest priority.
Qatar Airways is working closely with global and national authorities to implement the latest advice and guidance on COVID-19 (coronavirus) and operate our services accordingly.
On this page you will find information about:
- Travel options available to you in terms of our policies and routes
- Entry to Qatar in line with the Qatari government’s latest guidance
- Passenger alerts about travel restrictions that may affect your trip
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Travel With Confidence
Passengers from all destinations served by Qatar Airways can continue to travel with the airline and transit through Hamad International Airport, the Best Airport in the Middle East and Third Best Airport in the World according to Skytrax, subject to entry restrictions at their final destination. You will need to hold immigration approval to land at the final city in your itinerary that is operated by Qatar Airways, even if you are taking a connecting flight afterwards.
As we continue in our commitment to getting you where you need to be safely, we thank you for your trust. We are offering you more choices and greater flexibility so you can have the confidence to plan now and travel when you are ready. To learn more about our unrivalled flexible booking policies, visit qatarairways.com/TravelWithConfidence.
We also continue to ensure that we are leading the way in terms of safety and hygiene measures, with new procedures implemented throughout your journey, from check in to arrival at your destination. To learn more visit qatarairways.com/Safety.
Check flight statusOperational Routes
Qatar Airways is the largest airline to have flown consistently throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, with our network never falling below 30 destinations. We continue to rebuild our network in line with the reopening of global travel and now serve over 85 destinations.
Please be advised that a number of countries have issued restrictions on entry for overseas travellers. We provide some guidance on these restrictions below, but in many cases there are exceptions and exemptions, and policies may change at short notice.
We strongly recommend all passengers check the information published by the Government of their destination country before travelling and visit the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Travel Centre.
Abuja (ABV)
3 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Accra (ACC)
4 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Addis Ababa (ADD)
3 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Algiers (ALG)
3 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens with restrictions. Entry is not permitted to residents and visitors.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Alexandria (HBE)
2 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Casablanca (CMN)
5 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Cape Town (CPT)
Daily flight
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Cairo (CAI)
14 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Dar Es Salaam (DAR)
Daily flight
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Djibouti (JIB)
4 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Durban (DUR)
4 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Entebbe(EBB)
4 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Johannesburg (JNB)
21 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Kilimanjaro (JRO)
3 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Kigali (KGL)
4 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Lagos (LOS)
Daily flight
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Luanda (LAD)
1 weekly flight
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Maputo (MPM)
3 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Mogadishu (MGQ)
4 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents, and visitors, with no restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Nairobi (NBO)
14 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Seychelles (SEZ)
3 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Tunis (TUN)
5 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents, and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Zanzibar (ZNZ)
7 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Atlanta (ATL)
4 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the US State Department website.
Boston (BOS)
3 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the US State Department website.
Chicago (ORD)
10 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the US State Department website.
Dallas (DFW)
10 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the US State Department website.
Houston (IAH)
Daily flight
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the US State Department website.
Los Angeles (LAX)
Daily flight
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the US State Department website.
Miami (MIA)
2 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the US State Department website.
Montreal (YUL)
5 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information please visit the Canadian government website.
New York (JFK)
14 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the US State Department website.
Philadelphia (PHL)
4 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the US State Department website.
San Francisco (SFO)
5 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the US State Department website.
Sao Paulo (GRU)
10 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Seattle (SEA)
4 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the US State Department website.
Washington DC (IAD)
Daily flight
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the US State Department website.
Adelaide (ADL)
3 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the Australian government website.
Auckland (AKL)
3 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the Australian government website.
Bangkok (BKK)
14 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA or Thai Ministry of Public Health websites.
Brisbane (BNE)
3 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the Australian government website.
Cebu (CEB)
5 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the Philippine government or the IATA websites.
Clark (CRK)
5 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the Philippine government or the IATA websites.
Colombo (CMB)
9 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the Sri Lanka Travel or CMB airport websites.
Dhaka (DAC)
16 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Guangzhou (CAN)
1 weekly flight
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Hanoi (HAN)
4 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Hangzhou (HGH)
1 weekly flight
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Ho Chi Minh (SGN)
3 weekly flights
Entry is not permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with exceptions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Hong Kong (HKG)
Daily flight
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the Hong Kong government website.
Islamabad (ISB)
14 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Jakarta (CGK)
14 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens and residents, with restrictions. Entry is not permitted to visitors.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Karachi (KHI)
14 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Kathmandu (KTM)
14 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
14 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Lahore (LHE)
14 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Maldives Male (MLE)
21 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Manila (MNL)
14 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the Philippine government or IATA websites.
Melbourne (MEL)
Daily flight
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the Australian government website.
Perth (PER)
4 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the Australian government website.
Peshawar (PEW)
Daily flight
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Seoul (ICN)
Daily flight
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Singapore (SIN)
12 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the Singapore government’s website.
Sydney (SYD)
Daily flight
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the Australian government website.
Tokyo (NRT)
Daily flight
Entry is permitted for citizens and residents, with restrictions. Entry is not permitted to visitors.
For more information visit the Japanese government website.
Amsterdam (AMS)
Daily flight
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the Dutch government website.
Ankara (ESB)
4 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Athens (ATH)
Daily flight
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the Visit Greece website.
Barcelona (BCN)
Daily flight
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the Spanish Government and the IATA websites.
Belgrade (BEG)
3 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the Serbian Government and the IATA websites.
Berlin (BER)
4 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Brussels (BRU)
5 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Bucharest (OTP)
Daily flight
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Budapest (BUD)
4 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Copenhagen (CPH)
Daily flight
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the Danish Government and the IATA websites.
Dublin (DUB)
4 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the Irish Government and IATA websites.
Edinburgh (EDI)
2 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the UK Government website.
Frankfurt (FRA)
14 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Helsinki (HEL)
4 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the Visit Finland website.
Istanbul (IST)
14 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Istanbul (SAW)
15 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Kyiv (KBP)
5 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Larnaca (LCA)
3 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the Visit Cyprus and IATA websites.
London (LHR)
14 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the UK Government website.
Madrid (MAD)
10 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the Spanish Government and IATA websites.
Manchester (MAN)
7 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the UK Government website.
Milan (MXP)
10 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Moscow (DME)
3 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Munich (MUC)
Daily flight
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Oslo (OSL)
Daily flight
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the Norwegian government website.
Paris (CDG)
12 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Prague (PRG)
4 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the Czech Republic Government website.
Rome (FCO)
10 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Stockholm (ARN)
10 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Sofia (SOF)
Daily flight
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Tbilisi (TBS)
Daily flight
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Vienna (VIE)
4 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Warsaw (WAW)
4 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Yerevan (EVN)
Daily flight
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Zagreb (ZAG)
2 weekly flight
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Zurich (ZRH)
Daily flight
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Tblisi (TBS)
Daily flight
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Abu Dhabi (AUH)
Daily flight
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Amman (AMM)
14 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Baghdad (BGW)
14 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Basra (BSR)
10 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Beirut (BEY)
16 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Dammam (DMM)
14 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Dubai (DXB)
14 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Erbil (EBL)
14 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Isfahan (IFN)
2 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Jeddah (JED)
14 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Kuwait (KWI)
14 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Mashhad (MHD)
5 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Muscat (MCT)
Daily flight
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Najaf (NJF)
Daily flight
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Riyadh (RUH)
14 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Shiraz (SYZ)
Daily flight
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Sulaymaniyah (ISU)
Daily flight
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Salalah (SLL)
1 Weekly flight
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Tehran (IKA)
20 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
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Entry into Qatar
Under the instructions of the Qatar Government, entry into Qatar is currently only allowed for:
- Qatari nationals
- The children and spouses of Qatari citizens
- Permanent resident permit holders
- Regular resident permit holders currently in the State of Qatar will automatically receive an exceptional entry permit upon departure.
For details about the process for returning to the State of Qatar, details of the countries designated as low-risk, and quarantine measures in place, visit the Ministry of Public Health website or Qatar Portal website.
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Travel Requirements
To ensure that travel is safe and to limit the spread of COVID-19, many countries around the world have implemented policies including PCR medical testing, passenger locator forms, and other measures.
To find out what requirements you need to comply with before you travel, depending on your country of origin and final destination, visit qatarairways.com/TravelRequirements.
Qatar Airways Face Covering Policy
Qatar Airways requires passengers to wear a face mask throughout their flight.
Qatar Airways will provide face masks, but recommends passengers bring their own for fit and comfort purposes.
Passengers in possession of a Hidden Disabilities Card or a Mask Exemption Card / medical certificate due to a medical condition will be exempt from wearing a face shield and face mask throughout their flight.
Children below 6 years old do not require a face mask.
UK Government Travel Restrictions
Passengers affected by UK Government Travel Restrictions who have already commenced their journey, in addition to our Travel with Confidence offering, we are working with our airline partners, including British Airways, on more options to get you home reliably. More information will be shared soon.
For passengers who are yet to start their journey, we offer options including date and route changes and ticket refunds. Passengers can still travel from the UK with Qatar Airways and may return on partner airlines where available including British Airways.
If you are travelling to the UK between 19 March and 18 May, you may be rebooked onto flights operated by partner airlines, including British Airways, where available. For details, visit our Travel with Confidence page.
Please visit www.qatarairways.com and keep your latest contact details updated through our Manage Booking section. If you have booked through a Travel Agent, please contact them directly for more information.
Qatar Airways is continuing to evaluate additional options which will be communicated as and when available. Please visit our Travel with Confidence page for details.
Saudi Arabia Travel Restrictions
Saudi authorities have suspended entry of passengers from Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Pakistan, Portugal, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UAE, UK and U.S. effective from 21:00 (KSA) on 3 February 2021. As a result, Qatar Airways temporarily will not be able to carry passengers from any of these destinations to Saudi Arabia. Saudi citizens, diplomats and medical staff are exempted from the restrictions.
Passengers who have booked travel directly with Qatar Airways can change, cancel or refund their travel plans via our website or app.
Passengers who have booked through a Travel Agent, should first contact their agent directly to make any changes.
Entry and Transit requirements in Australia and New Zealand
Effective 22 January 2021, Australia will require all passengers arriving into, or transiting through Australia to provide a negative COVID-19 PCR test from 72 hours or less prior to departure when checking in for their flights.
Due to Qatar Airways' Auckland flight operating via Brisbane, all passengers travelling to of from New Zealand will also be required to present a negative Covid-19 PCR test.
This applies to all passengers aged 5 years and older
Passengers must have taken the test 72 hours or less before the scheduled departure time and present a negative result (“negative” or “COVID-19 not detected” or similar).
Passengers transiting Australia with onward international flights to another country are also required to be tested and provide a negative result.
If a member of a travelling party tests positive to COVID-19, all members of the party will not be allowed to travel to or via Australia.Australia Travel Restrictions
Due to the travel restrictions announced by the Department Of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications, Qatar Airways is restricted to carrying a limited number of passengers on its flights to Australia. Outbound flights from Australia continue to operate and remain unaffected.
If passengers have questions about proposed travel, or are in need of consular assistance they can contact their nearest Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate, or the 24 Hour DFAT Consular Emergency Centre Helpline:
- Outside Australia: +61 2 6261 3305
- Within Australia: 1300 555 135
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Flexibility to change your travel plans
Qatar Airways is offering passengers unlimited date changes and fee-free refunds for all tickets issued before 30 April 2021 for travel completed by 31 December 2021. We are also offering the option to exchange tickets for a travel voucher with 10 per cent additional when booking travel via qatarairways.com.
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Flexibility to change your travel plans
Qatar Airways is offering passengers unlimited date changes and fee-free refunds for all tickets issued before 30 April 2021 for travel completed by 31 December 2021. We are also offering the option to exchange tickets for a travel voucher with 10 per cent additional when booking travel via qatarairways.com.
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