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Joanna Teljeur
Written By Joanna Teljeur
Last Updated: January 15, 2025

How Common are Qatar Flight Interruptions?

Air travel would be such a dream if we didn’t have to deal with flight disruptions, right? Even though we can’t avoid them completely, we can take a few matters into our own hands to at least curtail the negative effects of delays and cancellations. This is why the Qatar Airways flight disruptions list is such an amazing tool to have at your fingertips.

Look at it this way: In 2022, Qatar’s punctuality score was only 75.4% according to OAG’s on time performance rankings. Then in 2023, the airline improved a little to have 81.8% of its flights on time. Qatar is definitely improving, but there’s still a good chance you’ll have a flight interruption, particularly if you’re flying one of the routes seen in the next section.

Qatar Routes with the Most Disruptions

Weather, air space congestion, huge passenger volumes . . . all these can contribute to regular delays and cancellations on certain routes. Here are the ones most challenging for Qatar.

Flight Number (s)

Route

% Delayed Flights

% Cancelled

QR1, QR3, QR5

Doha to London Heathrow

22%

3%

QR701, QR703

Doha to New York (JFK)

20%

4%

QR908, QR906

Doha to Sydney

19%

3%

QR67, QR69

Doha to Frankfurt

18%

2%

QR37, QR39

Doha to Paris (CDG)

17%

2%

QR932, QR934

Doha to Manila

16%

3%

QR944, QR946

Doha to Singapore

15%

1%

Why Was Your Qatar Flight Cancelled?

The airline can cancel or delay your flight for so many different reasons, it would be difficult to list them all here. But generally speaking the usual suspects for cancelled and delayed flights are:

Airports with the Highest Frequency of Qatar Delays

You might not be able to reorganise your itinerary to avoid certain airports, but it helps to at least be aware of the fact that some airports can present more challenges than others.

Airport

% of Disrupted Flights

Causes

Doha International 

Around 10%

Primarily severe weather incidents

London Heathrow

Around 8-10%

During peak travel times air traffic congestion can lead to delays

Istanbul Airport

Around 6% to 8%

Regional conflicts leading to airspace closures

Athens International

Around 5% to 7%

Technical issues with aircraft

How to Avoid Qatar Flight Interruptions

While you may not be able to eliminate flight disruptions, you can at least reduce their impact by taking the following steps:

  • Book early morning flights
  • Book direct flights to avoid missed connections 
  • Avoid certain airports, if possible, like the ones listed above
  • Check the Qatar flight delays list

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Was Your Flight Delayed or Cancelled? Take These Steps

Step 1: Rebook, reschedule, or get a refund

Qatar is required by law to help you get to your final destination as soon as possible. So, if your flight is cancelled or severely delayed, look for rebooking options, or ask to get refunded if your trip is no longer necessary.

Step 2: Check our Qatar disrupted flights list

Cancellations are definite, but delays can become longer or shorter any time. These sudden changes can catch passengers off guard, so it’s very important to pay attention to the status of your flight.

Step 3: Find out if you are eligible for compensation

Many airlines, including Qatar, will offer you vouchers or discounts. Just remember to understand all the details and restrictions that may be hidden in the fine print of these offerings. In some cases, accepting them can negate your chances of compensation. So, if you’re not sure how much you could claim, just enter your flight details in our compensation calculator.

If you’ve encountered any flight delays or cancellations, even as long as 3 years ago, you could still collect airline compensation. AirAdvisor’s team of legal professionals takes the hassle out of the claim game and improves your chances of getting the payout you deserve!

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