Travel Alerts
Travel Alerts
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 understand the latest advice and guidance on COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and operate our services accordingly.
Like all airlines around the world, we have to balance the needs of our millions of passengers with the operational challenges we face due to entry restrictions imposed by a number of countries.
To learn more about steps being taken by Qatar Airways at this time and to “Travel with confidence”, click here
Starting 1 February 2023, The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has implemented the first phase of the mandatory Health Insurance Scheme in Qatar. As a part of the Visa application process, all travelers to Qatar will be required to have a visitor’s health insurance policy which will protect them against accidents and medical emergencies during their stay in Qatar.
For more information on how to obtain a visitor’s health insurance please visit Ministry of Public Health - Mandatory Health Insurance Scheme (moph.gov.qa) or the VisitQatar Health Insurance page
Qatar Airways requires passengers to wear a face mask throughout their flight.
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 mask throughout their flight.
Children below 6 years old do not require a face mask.
All Qatar Airways flights to Ukraine have been temporarily suspended. We continue to closely monitor developments. Impacted passengers should visit ‘My Trip’ at qatarairways.com for available options.
Qatar Airways kindly requests passengers to arrive at least three and a half hours before their flight. There may be delays at the airport due to extra check-in procedures. Arriving early will ensure you have plenty of time to check-in safely and make your way to your gate.
Exception:
- Passengers travelling from London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Istanbul Airport (IST), Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), Tehran (IKA) Tunis-Carthage Airport (TUN) and India should arrive at least four hours before the flight to complete check-in procedures.
- Passengers travelling from Lagos (LOS) should arrive at least five hours before the flight to complete check-in procedures.
- Due to construction works taking place at Houston Airport (IAH) Terminals, passengers should arrive at least at least four hours prior to departure to check-in counters in Terminal D.