Qatar Airways will resume passenger flights to Erbil International Airport (EBL) on May 10, resuming direct travel between the Kurdistan Region and Doha after a months-long suspension.
The airline announced that it will gradually restart flights to Erbil, Baghdad, and Basra as part of a phased plan to rebuild its Iraq network and strengthen regional connections.
Qatar Airways will also restart cargo flights to Baghdad on May 7, improving freight movement and trade links with Iraq.
The airline recently resumed flights to Dubai, Sharjah, Bahrain, Damascus, and Kozhikode. These moves support its wider strategy to restore operations across key regional markets.
By mid-June 2026, Qatar Airways expects to serve more than 150 destinations worldwide. Travelers flying from Erbil will once again connect to global destinations through Hamad International Airport in Doha, one of the Middle East’s busiest transit hubs.
The resumed route is expected to support business travel, tourism, and international mobility for people in the Kurdistan Region.
Qatar Airways suspended flights to Erbil in late February 2026 after the outbreak of the U.S.–Israel–Iran war. The conflict triggered airspace closures and disrupted aviation activity across Iraq and neighboring countries.
Regional security threats, including missile activity and unstable flight conditions, forced many airlines to suspend or reduce services to Iraqi airports, including Erbil.
Qatar Airways advised passengers to monitor schedules regularly because flight timings may still change due to operational or regulatory updates.
The airline said its return to Iraq reflects ongoing efforts to stabilize routes while responding quickly to changing regional conditions. Qatar Airways continues to position itself as a major long-haul carrier linking the Middle East with international markets.
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