Travellers searching for ‘Qatar Airways flight status today’ faced widespread disruption on Thursday, March 5, 2026, as several Qatar Airways flights to Doha were cancelled amid rising regional tensions linked to the Iran-Israel conflict.
Flights from major cities in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates to Doha did not operate as scheduled.
The cancellations come as airspace restrictions and security concerns continue to affect aviation across parts of the Middle East.
Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
At Islamabad International Airport, the following Qatar Airways flights to Hamad International Airport, Doha (DOH) were cancelled:
- QR633 – Scheduled departure 03:10
- QR615 – Scheduled departure 08:55
Passengers were advised to check with the airline for rebooking options and further updates.
Jinnah International Airport, Karachi (KHI)
At Jinnah International Airport, Karachi, two Doha-bound flights were cancelled:
- QR605 – Scheduled departure 04:20
- QR611 – Scheduled departure 09:30
Airport sources said passengers were informed through airline notifications and airport display systems.
Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore (LHE)
From Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore, the following flights to Doha were cancelled:
- QR621 – Scheduled departure 02:55
- QR629 – Scheduled departure 08:50
Airline staff were seen assisting passengers at counters following the cancellations.
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Several flights from Dubai International Airport to Doha were also cancelled on Thursday:
- QR1003 – Scheduled departure 05:20
- QR1007 – Scheduled departure 11:55
- QR1023 – Scheduled departure 13:10
- QR1015 – Scheduled departure 22:25
- QR1019 – Scheduled departure 22:45
Dubai remains a major transit hub for passengers travelling between Asia, Europe and the Middle East, and the cancellations affected connecting travellers as well.
Why are flights being cancelled?
The disruption follows heightened tensions in the region after recent military exchanges between Iran and Israel.
Several countries temporarily restricted or reviewed their airspace as a precautionary measure.
Airlines operating in the Gulf have adjusted schedules due to safety assessments and operational constraints.
Aviation authorities have said decisions are being taken in coordination with regional air traffic control and security agencies.
What should passengers do?
Qatar Airways has advised travellers to regularly check flight status through its official website or contact customer service for rebooking or refund options.
The travellers must keep on visiting the official website of the airline, fs.qatarairways.com/flightstatus/search.
Passengers are also encouraged to confirm onward connections before travelling to the airport, as further schedule adjustments may occur depending on developments in the region.
Airlines and aviation authorities continue to monitor the situation as regional air traffic gradually stabilises.
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