Qatar announced Monday that it will allow foreign carriers to gradually resume operations into and out of Hamad International Airport in Doha.
Qatari officials said the decision is based on a recent risk assessment initiated after the April 8 ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran.
“All flights and related operations will be carried out in accordance with the highest internationally recognised safety and security standards,” regulators said. “All necessary measures and precautions are in place to safeguard passengers and aviation personnel.”
Qatar closed its airspace following the outbreak of fighting between the U.S., Israel, and Iran in late February. About two weeks into the conflict, the country resumed a small number of flights to and from Doha, all operated by flag carrier Qatar Airways. Flight traffic has continued to rebound since the start of the ceasefire.
Iran has fired dozens of missiles and drones at Qatar, mostly targeting the joint Qatari-U.S. Al Udeid Air Base and liquefied natural gas infrastructure.
Hamad is the second-busiest airport in the Gulf region, behind Dubai, and the third-busiest in the Middle East, behind Dubai and Istanbul.
