FBOs at Doha International OTBD DIA

City threat summary

The US State Department ordered non-emergency personnel and families to leave Qatar on March 2, 2026 due to threat of armed conflict, noting ongoing threat of drone and missile attacks from Iran.

Australia raised its advice to 'do not travel' on February 28 due to volatile security situation and military strikes. The UK FCDO cites regional escalation posing significant security risks as the Iranian regime has publicly stated intention to target US and Israeli-associated locations.

Country overview

Qatar faces a substantially elevated external threat environment following the onset of U.S.-Iran hostilities in early 2026, with Iranian drone and missile strikes having struck Qatari critical infrastructure including the Ras Laffan LNG facility, causing lasting damage to hydrocarbon export capacity.

Multiple major Western governments have issued elevated travel advisories for Qatar, citing armed conflict risk, potential airspace disruption, and the possibility of further strikes, while noting that Qatar's domestic security and civil order remain stable.

The U.S. State Department rates Qatar at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) on the basis of armed conflict risk, and Australian DFAT, Canadian Global Affairs, and New Zealand SafeTravel have each issued their own elevated warnings, with regional conditions described as highly volatile as of mid-October 2026.

Higher-risk locations nearby

• Doha OTBD HIGH