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Qatar Airways Resumes Daily Flights to Bahrain and Kozhikode

Qatar Airways has announced the resumption of daily flights to Bahrain and Kozhikode effective 1 May 2026 as part of its phased network restoration. The move follows the reinstatement of daily flights to Dubai, Sharjah, and Damascus. The carrier is also offering complimentary date changes for eligible tickets through late October 2026.

Published Source: https://safariindia.com/
Affected country
Qatar
Location / route
Hamad International Airport, Bahrain International Airport (BAH), Kozhikode (CCJ)
Published by source
October 6, 2026 6:57 PM CST
Effective period
May 1, 2026 12:00 AM CST – October 31, 2026 12:00 AM CST
Last verified
October 7, 2026 1:48 PM CST
Status
Active

Official guidance

Check the airline's official website or mobile app for schedule updates and ensure personal contact details are up to date.

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Qatar Airways has announced the resumption of daily passenger services to Bahrain (BAH) and Kozhikode (CCJ), effective from 1 May 2026, according to a report by Safari India. The reinstatement forms part of the carrier's ongoing phased restoration of its international route network.

The development follows the airline's earlier confirmation of resumed daily services connecting to Dubai and Sharjah from 23 April 2026, alongside the restart of scheduled flights to Damascus from 1 May 2026. Qatar Airways stated that the additional routes aim to improve connectivity across the Middle East and wider international markets.

Passengers have been advised to monitor the airline's official website or mobile application for the latest schedules and ensure contact details are updated. Safari India also noted that tickets issued by 30 April 2026 for travel between 28 February and 15 September 2026 are eligible for complimentary date changes, subject to seat availability, with rebooking allowed up to 31 October 2026.

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