Wed Jun 25 16:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Qatar Airspace Reopens After Brief Closure Due to Regional Tensions

**DOHA, QATAR** – Qatari airspace has reopened after a temporary closure on Monday night, prompted by Iran’s missile launch towards a US airbase in Al Udeid. The closure caused significant disruptions, diverting dozens of flights and leaving passengers stranded at Hamad International Airport.

According to a statement from the Qatari Foreign Ministry, the closure was a precautionary measure based on regional developments. While airspace is now open, the ripple effects of the shutdown continue, with Qatar Airways warning of “significant delays” and possible disruptions until June 26.

AirNav Radar reported that 91 flights en route to Doha were diverted to airports in neighboring countries including Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Bahrain, and Dammam.

Qatar Airways is working to resume normal operations, offering passengers fee waivers for travel date changes until July 15, 2025, and cancellation fee refunds for those no longer wishing to travel. “Our focus at this time is to help our passengers return home or reach their onward journey safely and smoothly,” the airline stated. Passengers are advised to check QatarAirways.com or the Qatar Airways mobile application for the latest flight information.

Initially, both the US and UK governments advised their citizens in Qatar to “shelter in place.” However, these warnings have now been lifted. The US Department of State maintains its travel advisory for Qatar at Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions.

The UK government also updated its advice, stating, “British nationals do not need to shelter in place and should continue to follow advice from the local authorities, check the FCDO travel advice page and sign up for alerts.”

The regional airspace situation remains volatile. Iranian airspace remains closed “indefinitely.” Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport is closed to inbound flights, though limited outbound flights have resumed with restrictions. Iraqi airspace is also closed, except for flights from Basra International Airport during daylight hours.

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