Dubai flight expansion reflects broader efforts by Gulf airlines to restore services.
Dubai: Qatar Airways is increasing its Dubai operations to five daily flights this summer, the Doha-based carrier announced on Friday, as Gulf airlines continue restoring regional capacity following months of disruption caused by airspace restrictions.
The airline said services between Doha’s Hamad International Airport and Dubai International Airport will be gradually increased from two daily flights to five daily services beginning June 5.
The expansion will be introduced in phases, with a third daily flight launching immediately, a fourth daily service scheduled to begin on June 15, and a fifth flight set to return later in the summer season, the airline said.
The additional services will be operated using Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 aircraft.
Qatar Airways said the increased frequencies are aimed at meeting rising travel demand and offering passengers greater flexibility on the Doha–Dubai route during the busy summer travel season.
The airline will operate up to 35 weekly flights between the two cities.
Restoring connectivity
Qatar Airways has been gradually rebuilding its regional network over the past few months. Flights to Dubai and Sharjah resumed in April, while services to Abu Dhabi restarted in May.
The carrier is also expanding its broader international network, with operations scheduled to cover more than 160 destinations this summer.
The updated summer schedule, valid until September 15, includes additional frequencies and route adjustments across the network as airlines across the region prepare for peak seasonal travel demand.
The expansion comes as several global and regional carriers continue to face operational pressure due to ongoing airspace restrictions in the Middle East.
In operational updates issued in May, Qatar Airways said flights were operating within a “limited safe corridor” defined by the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, with schedules remaining subject to regulatory approvals and changing airspace conditions.
The airline also cautioned that flight timings could still be altered or cancelled due to operational, regulatory, or safety-related factors beyond its control. It added that passengers with disrupted bookings are eligible for rebooking or refunds.
