Hamad International Airport Expands Airline Operations with New Partners in 2026

Hamad International Airport (HIA) has announced a series of operational updates, welcoming new airline partners and expanding connectivity through Doha as part of its 2026 schedule.

In April 2026, HIA began operations with carriers including flydubai, Air Arabia, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, Tarco Aviation, US‑Bangla Airlines, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Nepal Airlines, Badr Airlines, Syrian Air, EgyptAir, and Himalaya Airlines.

The expansion continued in May 2026, with services launched by Air India, Air India Express, Gulf Air, IndiGo, Ethiopian Airlines, Saudia, Kuwait Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Pakistan International Airlines, Kam Air, Flynas, and Jazeera Airways.

Further additions are scheduled for June 2026, with RwandAir, Turkish Airlines, and Virgin Australia commencing operations, followed by Royal Air Maroc and Malaysian Airlines in July 2026.

Airport officials emphasized that more than 30 airline partners now operate services to and from Doha, reinforcing HIA’s role as a global aviation hub. Flight operations continue in coordination with relevant authorities, with schedules subject to adjustments based on operational circumstances.