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.
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)
3 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Dar Es Salaam (DAR)
7 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Durban (DUR)
3 weekly flights
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.
Entebbe(EBB)
3 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Johannesburg (JNB)
14 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)
3 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Lagos (LOS)
7 weekly flights
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)
3 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents, and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Zanzibar (ZNZ)
Daily flight
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA 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)
9 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the US State Department website.
Dallas (DFW)
Daily flight
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the US State Department website.
Houston (IAH)
5 weekly flights
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)
4 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the US State Department website.
Sao Paulo (GRU)
Daily flight
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA 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)
4 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)
Daily flight
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the Philippine government or the IATA websites.
Colombo (CMB)
Daily flight
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the Sri Lanka Travel or CMB airport websites.
Dhaka (DAC)
14 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)
5 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 Japanese government website.
Ho Chi Minh (SGN)
Daily flight
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)
21 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.
Phuket (HKT)
1 weekly 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)
14 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.
Tokyo (HND)
3 weekly flights
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)
5 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)
10 weekly flights
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)
5 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)
5 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Budapest (BUD)
3 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Copenhagen (CPH)
10 weekly flights
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)
3 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)
21 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Kyiv (KBP)
3 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)
28 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the UK Government website.
London Gatwick (LGW)
3 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)
21 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the UK Government website.
Milan (MXP)
11 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Munich (MUC)
10 weekly flights
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)
14 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)
5 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Tbilisi (TBS)
3 weekly 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)
3 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)
1 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.
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)
14 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Beirut (BEY)
14 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Dammam (DMM)
Daily flight
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)
4 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Mashhad (MHD)
Daily flight
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Muscat (MCT)
4 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Najaf (NJF)
4 weekly flights
Entry is permitted for citizens, residents and visitors, with restrictions.
For more information visit the IATA website.
Riyadh (RUH)
Daily flight
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.
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.
Entry into Qatar from Turkey
Passengers arriving in Qatar from Istanbul (IST/SAW), Turkey must present a negative result of a COVID-19 medical test taken within 48 hours of departure to Doha at an accredited medical centre.
Effective 29 August, passengers arriving in Qatar from Ankara (ESB), Antalya (AYT) and Bodrum (BJV) must also present a negative result of a COVID-19 medical test.
For a list of approved medical centres in Turkey, please visit the Qatar Ministry of Public Health website. Passengers that do not have a copy of their medical test certificate at the point of check in will not be permitted to travel on Qatar Airways flights.
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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.
Additionally, Qatar Airways requires passengers travelling from specific airports to present a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR medical test result when checking in.
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 Economy Class passengers to wear a face shield and face mask throughout their flight. Business Class passengers are required to wear a face mask throughout their flight, with the face shield being optional. Qatar Airways will provide these items, but recommends passengers bring their own face mask 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 shield and face mask.
Terminal Changes at London Heathrow
Effective 27 July, all Qatar Airways flights to and from London Heathrow (LHR) will be be relocated to Terminal 5. All departing customers from London Heathrow should proceed to Terminal 5 for check-in.
Terminal Changes at Manchester Airport
Effective 2 September, all Qatar Airways flights to and from Manchester Airport (MAN) are relocated from Terminal 2 to Terminal 1. All departing customers from Manchester Airport should proceed to Terminal 1 for check-in.
Australia Travel Restrictions
Due to the current travel restrictions announced by the Department Of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications, please see updates below:
- Starting 1 January 2021, flights from Doha to Melbourne will be capped at between 0-32 passengers per flight until 31 January 2021. Outbound flights from Melbourne to Doha continue to operate and remain unaffected.
- Flights from Doha to Sydney will be capped at between 26-48 passengers per flight until 31 January 2021. Outbound flights from Sydney to Doha continue to operate and remain unaffected.
- Flights from Doha to Perth will be capped at 64-73 passengers per flight until 31 January 2021. Outbound flights from Perth to Doha continue to operate and remain unaffected.
- Flights from Doha to Brisbane will be capped at 38-47 passengers per flight until 31 January 2021. Outbound flights from Brisbane to Doha continue to operate and remain unaffected.
- Flights from Doha to Adelaide will be capped at 70-82 passengers per flight until 31 January 2021. Outbound flights from Adelaide to Doha continue to operate and remain unaffected.
- If passengers have questions about proposed travel, or are in need of consular assistance they can be directed to 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
Kuwait Travel Restrictions
As a result of the decision of Kuwaiti authorities to suspend flights in and out of the country, Qatar Airways’ services to Kuwait will be on temporary hold from 23.00 on 21 December 2020 until further notice.
Operations will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, with the intention to reinstate flights as soon as the suspension is lifted.
Oman Travel Restrictions
As a result of the decision of Omani authorities to suspend flights in and out of the country, Qatar Airways’ services to Oman will be on temporary hold from 01.00 on 22 December 2020 until further notice.
Operations will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, with the intention to reinstate flights as soon as the suspension is lifted.
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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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