Many travelers have been waiting for Qatar Airways to resume flights between the US and India since some green corridors were set up for air bubble flights to and from India. Is Qatar Airways flying to India Now? Yes, the airline is providing connections from USA on its air bubble flights between Doha and India. The Qatar-India air travel bubble agreement took effect on August 18, 2020.
Qatar Airways flights between USA and India are back to the skies ahead of the airline’s winter schedule starting December 2020. Like other airlines, Qatar Airways is bound to comply with certain regulations for its operations to and from India unless the Government of India allows resumption of regular international flights. The suspension of normal flights to and from India will continue till December 31, 2020.
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As per the winter schedule announced on October 2, 2020, Qatar Airways operates flights to 124 destinations including some of the major cities in India and the United States. Currently, Qatar Airways is providing connections from New York (JFK), Boston, Dallas, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Miami and Washington DC (IAD) on its flights to New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmadabad, Kochi, Kozhikode and Trivandrum from Doha.
“Many of our customers, whose Qatar Airways flights to India were cancelled in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, are planning to rebook their travel early in 2021. We have resumed booking cheap Qatar flight tickets to India from USA as we had been doing before the pandemic disrupted travel. Qatar Airways is one of our trusted, long-time airline partners,” said the chief customer relations officer of Indian Eagle.
San Francisco is all set to be Qatar Airways’ tenth destination in the United States and the second destination in California. Starting December 15, Qatar Airways will operate four weekly flights to San Francisco, using an A350 which features the award-winning QSuite business class. The A350-900 with QSuite has earned kudos for making long-haul business travel equally comfortable and luxurious. Qatar Airways’ SFO-Doha direct flights will connect with India and other countries, and go into competition with Emirates Airlines, Lufthansa, British Airways, Air India and United Airlines.
With air travel pacing up across geographies, San Francisco is eyeing to reposition itself as a key business and leisure destination. Both United Airlines and Air India are all set to launch nonstop flights between San Francisco and Bengaluru in 2021.
Who can travel on Qatar Airways Flights between USA and India?
US nationals and their spouses, green cardholders/permanent residents of the US and their spouses, and children/foster children of US nationals or green cardholders can travel on Qatar Airways from India to the USA via Doha. Spouses of US nationals or green cardholders must have a marriage certificate. Parents/legal guardians of US nationals or permanent residents of the USA who are unmarried and younger than 21 years are eligible for traveling on Qatar Airways from India to the USA. Members of US armed forces and their dependents including spouses and children are eligible for Qatar Airways’ India-USA flights.
Please note F1, H1B, and H4 visa holders can also take Qatar Airways flights from India to the United States via Doha, according to some passengers who successfully traveled on the airline from India to the US in the past two weeks.
Please note you are required to fill out ‘Massachusetts Travel Health Form’ if you are traveling to any place in the State of Massachusetts, or ‘New York Travel Health Form’ if New York State is your final destination. All travelers (above 18 years of age) from COVID19 high risk (level 4) countries including India are required to complete the form before or upon their arrival in Massachusetts and New York State. You are bound to quarantine yourself for 14 days at your residence or at some other suitable place after entering your destination in New York State or Massachusetts if you do not take a COVID-19 test prior to departure from India. If Massachusetts is your final destination in the USA, you should give a sample for pre-departure testing not more than 72 hours of your arrival in Massachusetts. 3-day quarantine and a COVID-19 test on the fourth day are compulsory in New York State even though you arrive with the negative report of a COVID-19 test taken in India.
Qatar Airways flights from USA to India are open to OCI/PIO cardholders irrespective of citizenship and passports. US nationals holding a valid visa to India (except tourist visa or medical visa issued on or before October 21, 2020) are not barred from traveling on Qatar Airways flights to India via Doha. Students/minors if one of the parents is an Indian national or an OCI/PIO cardholder; single parent of a minor who is an Indian national or an OCI cardholder, and spouses of nationals of India are eligible to travel Qatar Airways from the US to India.
There is yet no clue to whether Qatar Airways is planning to offer pre-flight COVID tests like Emirates Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Lufthansa. A negative COVID-19 test report from the port of origin is one of the few ways to get exempted from institutional quarantine in India. Recently, IATA (International Air Transport Association) called for governments to share the COVID-19 testing costs with airports and airlines, so that the flying public feels confident about air travel amid the current pandemic.
Subject to the Indian aviation regulator’s approval, the frequency of Qatar Airways’ US-India operations will go up over time. If certain countries, including India, uphold their travel/entry restrictions affecting Qatar Airways flights, passengers will be given “the most flexible and generous options to reschedule their plans,” said Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways Group CEO.
Wanted qatar airways to resume flight from mumbai to usa with out delay. Because they are the best.
Yes, Qatar Airways is among the best. However, Qatar Airways has not yet announced the exact date of resuming its US-India services.
Have US- india flights resumed by Qatar? I see them on travel portals.
Also, will B1/B2 visas be permitted in board Qatar? Or are there any restrictions?
Hi Sharon! Not yet. Qatar is likely to resume its operations on US-India routes this year end. Whether people with B1/B2 visas will be permitted on Qatar Airways flights, is still uncertain. Please keep a watch on our Facebook page or the Travel News for the upcoming updates.
When will the Chicago ORD- Doha- Hyderabad flight resume? It is the only option for us to travel to HYD as we have only traveled Qatar airlines. Will the connection in Doha mean that the booking is to Hyderabad or does this mean we check out in Doha and check in again (that is inconvenient). We have OCI but are US passport and not Qatari Passport . Please help clear the confusion.
Hi Indira! Currently, Indians and foreign nationals of Indian origin (US passport holders) can’t travel on Qatar Airways from USA to India. As of now, Qatar Airways does not have approval to fly passengers from USA to India. Currently, you can travel on Emirates, Delta-Air France, Air India and United Airlines. Since not all international routes are open now, it is better to consult a travel advisor for the best itinerary for your trip. Please be advised to contact our travel advisors at 1-800-615-3969.
Hi! I traveled from Ahemdabad to Atlanta in January this year by Qatar Airways and am waiting eagerly to return to Ahmedabad at the earliest possible. I am 67 yr old and Qatar suits me the best. When is this service starting? Please hurry up.
I would like to travel to Dallas (DFW) in the second week of November to meet my son and daughter in law. Can we travel by United Airlines ?
Is November schedule is out ?
Hi Chandrashekar! United Airlines’ November schedule is not yet announced. However, United Airlines will be operating between USA and India for sure. You can easily book your travel on our website Indian Eagle or you can contact our travel advisors at 1-800-615-3969 for the best itinerary. All the information relevant in the current scenario will be provided to you.
We plan to Dallas/Houston/ Austin in the last week of Nov 20. Can we take Qatar airways flght from Kozhikode via Doha.
We received cancellation from Qatar today for my parents tickets….It was from Atlanta > Dallas > Doha > Ahmedabad (31st Oct)….The primary reason was Doha to Ahmedabad cancellation.
Does anyone know when Qatar is resuming operation from Doha to Ahmedabad
Hello Patel ji! Only Qatari nationals and Indians stranded in Qatar can travel on Qatar Airways flights from Doha to Ahmedabad. You’re neither a Qatari national nor an Indian stranded in Qatar; hence, your Doha to AMD flight with Qatar Airways is cancelled. Please be advised to check before booking. You can feel free to contact our travel advisors at 1-800-615-3969 for valid bookings and all the information relevant to travel in current circumstances. Thank you!
I was looking for qatar flying to India for long time,this is best website I found ,well one more thing I am like so many other Indian wishing the sooner they start flying India is better I love flying with them ,hope indian government makes decision soon.
Hi Yunus! We’re glad to be appreciated. We too are waiting for resumption of Qatar Airways services to India for travelers from the US.
When will the flights resume from Dallas to Mumbai for B1/B2 visa ???
Hi Rozani! There are flights for B1/B2 visa holders from Dallas to Mumbai, but not operated Qatar Airways. They can travel on Air India and United Airlines.
Can you say when they are going to restart USA to India flight I mean Qatar
Hi Benny! As of now, there is no update regarding the same.
Hi,
Are indian citizens allowed to travel from India to USA with a valid h-1b visa through Qatar Airways via Doha?
Hi Sri! To the best of our knowledge, Air India and United Airlines are the safest for Indian passport holders in the current circumstances.
Hi team,
I am a F1 visa student traveling to the USA for the first time. I am planning to take Qatar Airways for my trip on January 6th 2021 from Bangalore to phoenix which goes via Doha. Will there be any problems for me or will it be a hassle-free flight till phoenix.
Hoping to hear back from you soon.
Hi Sanath! You may not be able to travel on Qatar Airways from India to the USA as per the information available with us. For a more satisfying answer, you can check with Qatar Airways itself.
I booked my ticket from ord to Delhi for dec 8 2020 and return for 17march 2021 but now thier no flight is showing me on your website for dec 8 so I requested a refund , but I didn’t get any confirmation email from Qatar website about my request and now when I’m going to check references number I dosenoshow me anything . So plz tell me when I’ll get the confirmation email about my requand how long does it take to get the refund. And is thier any chance to resume of flight in dec .
Plz reply
My Parents are suppose to travel back on Dec 27th i got a mail saying its been cancelled, do we know when will it resume so that we can do a rebooking
Hi Naveen! Qatar Airways is not part of the US-India air bubble travel agreement. That’s why Qatar Airways flights are being cancelled. If you are a customer of Indian Eagle, then please contact our travel advisors at 1-800-615-3969.
When will Qatar government announce resume flight from India to qatar?
Hi Rajnish! Qatar Airways is operating air bubble flights between Qatar and India.
Has US to Kochi Qatar Airways restarted now? If not, which other flight is available from West coast? I’m looking for end of December. Thanks for your help in advance.
Hi Fazil! Qatar Airways may resume its US-India operations by mid-December. Please stay tuned to our FB page for the upcoming updates. Currently, Emirates is not flying from Seattle in the West Coast. Please be advised to contact our travel advisors at 1-800-615-3969 for the best flights and itineraries available from the West Coast.
Thank you for your quick response. Are these info updated on any website, other than fb?
Is there a Qatar flight from USA to Chennai India in December 2020?
Hi Muthiah! Yes, there are Qatar Airways flights to Chennai from the third week of this month. We have started taking bookings for travel on Qatar Airways.
I already booked tickets with Qatar for Dec 2nd, please confirm if i need to rebook to later date or will that be taken care by you, will i be charged extra for this change?
I already have a reservation from Boston to Chennai for travel date Dec 2nd , do I need to rebook to later date or will this be taken care by you , will be charged for this date change?
Hi Vinoth! Please share your Trip ID so that we can pull out your reservation details and your registered contact number. Or else, you can call us at 1-800-615-3969.
Will Quatar airways start from Phoenix ,USA to Hyderabad, India in November 2020
Hi Jyoti! There is yet no confirmation about this.
How about December
Hi Jyoti! Qatar Airways has resumed its US-India operations via Doha. However, the frequency is less currently. You can contact our travel advisors at 1-800-615-3969 for hassle-free booking of you travel.
when i search for flights from USA to India on Dec 6th Qatar says no flight on those dates. Can you please let me know how we can book it online?
Hi Nadhiya! Currently, Qatar Airways’ US-India operations is not as frequent as before (the pandemic). If you have flexible travel dates, please contact our travel advisors at 1-800-615-3969 for hassle-free booking of your tickets.
Hello there,
I recently booked 4 tickets for my family to travel to India for family reasons, but suddenly there were last minute changes and sadly my booking got cancelled. Are their any chances that the flights on the 24th November will be available ?
i’m in desperate need of traveling to my home country. I need assistance please.
Hi Riya! We regret the delay in responding to your query. Did you book the tickets through Indian Eagle Travel agency? If yes, you can contact our travel advisors at 1-800-615-3969 for any assistance any time.
I am having US B1/B2 and planning to travel Dallas From Nagpur Via Doha through Qatar Airways. Can you please tell me by when Nagpur Doha flight will resume it’s operations?
Hi Sachin! According to the current travel regulations, B1/B2 visa holders can travel only Air India and United Airlines from India to the US.
I’m an F1 visa holder and wanted to travel from Mumbai to San Francisco in late December. Am I eligible to travel?
Hi Saurabh! You can travel to the USA as long as your US visa is valid.
Hi, I am looking to book LAX-Doha-Hyd(India) route for Dec 6. I’m a H1B visa holder and my fiance is F1 (student visa) holder. Will a NEGATIVE covid PCR result suffice for the travel without any problems. We have our (mini) wedding coming up and don’t want end up spending 2 weeks in Doha quarantining.
Please let me know if this is a good-to-proceed travel plan. Again, we are expecting a NEGATIVE PCR covid test result with us taken 96 hours before flight departure.
Thanks for your response. Much appreciated.
-Raul
Hi, I have booked my ticket from Houston to Chennai on Jan 28th 2021 through Qatar Airways, what are the probabilities that Qatar airways can resume the services to India by then?
Hi Syed! Qatar Airways has resumed its US-India operations. We are booking Qatar flights for our customers. The situation is expected to improve by the time you will travel.
I was told that My Dec 2nd ticket with Qatar was cancelled, when asked for refund, Indian eagle is charging 75$ per passenger, which is unacceptable, as this is not my option as airlines has cancelled it.
3 months ago i was also charged for moving the dates, which was also not my option, i have to do it as airlines cancelled it.
Hi Vinoth!
I was planning to book a ticket from Canada to Hyderabad via Qatar Airways for 6th December. Could you tell me why your flight was cancelled and if there’s a possibility for you to reschedule it anytime soon?
Also , do you think it’s advisable for me to book one through qatar airways at the moment?
Hi We have booked tickets from Boston to Chennai for 6th of Jan 2021. We will be traveling with infant born in USA. Are we allowed to travel or do we need to look for alternative options?
Hi Preethi! Everyone from Indian passport holders on US work visa/green card and US passport holders with/without OCI/POI card can travel to India. If you are a US citizen without OCI/POI card, you need an entry visa to India. Please note tourist visa and e-visa to India are currently suspended. The same applies to your newborn.
As a US citizen, will I be able to take Qatar on the way back from India to US?
Hi Venkatesh! Yes, you may take. Please be advised to check with the airline for your satisfaction.
Kindly note i am planning to travel to Amritsar from JFK with Qatar Airways on 5th December 2020. Has Qatar Resumed sector JFK – Amritsar via Doha.
i am waiting on same reply too. But indianeagle always got silent on this question
Plz inform me my dad wants to come to India from Qatar country now flights are available or not if available how many flights are there in Qatar
Hi Bhargav! Qatar Airways is operating air bubble flights between Doha and its destinations in India.
@Indianeagle – If air bubble flights are operating between Doha and India(Bengaluru), can I travel from USA to Doha(transit) to Bengaluru(final destination) ?
Also is an Indian PP holder (with valid US visa) allowed to travel from Bengaluru to USA on Qatar airways ?
Please advise..
Can a Indian having US student visa holder come back to India in Dec,2020 and return in Jan,2021 in Qatar airways?
Hi, I’m planning to travel from Canada to Hyderabad via Doha on 7th December. Flights are available from 6th December. Is it safe to book via qatar airways or are flights getting cancelled?
Hi Aalekhya! We are not sure about Qatar Airways flights originating in Canada. We are taking bookings for Qatar Airways flights from USA to India.
Hello, I’m planing on traveling to Bangalore in January. I’m an US citizen with OCI. Am i allowed to travel on Qatar to India? More important;y, I’ve heard people say that I cannot take any other airlines besides United/Air India from India to US. Is that true?
Hi,
I am planning to travel to Hyderabad, India through Qatar airways on Dec 5, Saturday (LAX-Doha-HYD). I have a valid H1B visa and my fiancé is on F1-OPT. We are expecting to get a NEGATIVE on PCR test 96 hours before our flight departure.
Kindly let me know if we have to take check any extra restrictions or regulations before booking this flight.
Thanks
Raul
Hi,
I travelled to Hyd from LAX via DOHA, on Dec 5th on Qatar Airways. All you need is few documents filled out:
1. a NEGATIVE RESULT on COVID PCR test taken 72 hours before flight.
2. On airsuvidha site upload this negative PCR test result and fill out the form with your passport and flight details, and TAKE A PRINT OUT of the same. I entered Hyderabad with no issues, but they checked thoroughly all the documents mentioned above. I home quarantines as per Govt guidelines.
Now, I have my return flight on Jan 7th,2021 via hyd-doha-LAX flight route on Qatar Airways. I have a valid H1B visa and my wife has F1 (with initial OPT about to expire Feb 10, 2021).
1.My question is can H1/F1 visa holders travel back to US from India via Qatar Airways? If not, how did Qatar Airways allow me to book return flight?
2. Will restrictions over Qatar be lifted to operate flights from India-Doha-USA after Jan 1st 2021?
Thanks. Kindly clarify.
-Raul
Hi, my family (all US Citizens) need to travel from USA to India, during mid-December 2020. Three of us are having valid OCI card, one having emergency visa to India, which was recently issued.
We are wondering about whether we can fly with Qatar Airways?
Are there any restrictions about flying with Qatar Airways?
Any other airlines which allow OCI card holders?
Thanks
Dileep
We wish to travel to Jfk Doha Nagpur at earliest
Hi – US Citizens with OCI can travel from US to Bangalore via Doha in December?
Do Indian government still have restrictions on non-Indian citizens to enter India?
Also is there any travel restriction for Indian citizens with Green card travelling from India to USA to DFW ( Dallas)?
Please clarify?
Hi Naga! There is no travel/entry restriction for OCI cardholders. OCI cardholders can travel on Air India, United Airlines and Emirates to India from the USA. We are not sure if they can travel on Qatar Airways via Doha. Yes, green cardholders can travel from India to the USA.
I am planning to book round trip tickets in Qatar (Dallas DFW to Chennai and Return back Dallas DFW). Are there any travel restriction for USA GC holder with Indian passport? Appreciate your response.
We have booked Qatar flight from Chicago to Kochi on 15th december, and return on January 14th. Me and my wife are on H1/H4 visa (Indian PP with visa stamped till 2022), and our son with US passport & OCI card.
Is there any restriction for our travel to India, & back to US according to the current situation
Were you able to catch your flight as planned?
what are the airlines are permitted for B1/B2 visa holders to travel from Hyderabad to USA(Dallas) in the month of Jan 2021?
Hi Karthik!B1/B2 visa holders can only take Air India and United Airlines flights from India to the US.
Can B1/B2 visa holders fly from India to US by Qatar Airways?
Hi Shanawaz! Air India and United Airlines (direct) are the only options for B1/B2 visa holders.
Hi indiaeagle what about H1b holders , are they allowed, We have a year old baby who is US citizen and me and my wife are indian citizen with H1b visa
Hi Arun! Will you travel from India to USA or from USA to India?
Hi @indiaeagle we will be traveling from india to usa , We have valid H1b visa
Hi, I am on a H1B and looking to take Qatar airlines Dec12-Jan 1st week Chicago to Hyderabad. I see flights on Indianeagle. Will I be able to take the flight to India & back to US on Qatar?
Can F-1 students fly on Qatar from US to India via Doha on Qatar airways?
I have booked a ticket for late December and from above responses, it seems that we may not be able to do that.
If thats the reason, why airline is allowing people to book the tickets?
Thanks!
Bro I have the very same scenario. Let’s stay connected to see what could be done.
Hi Aniruddh! This is a public forum. Please be advised not to share your email ID or contact number in your comment.
Hi Sanchit! Currently, Indian passport holders can travel on Qatar Airways, but not beyond Doha. Air India and United Airlines are the only options for you as of now. Please note the travel regulations for Indian nationals may be relaxed by this month end.
Hi, I’m on F-1 and looking to take Qatar airways in the first week of January 2021 from Bangalore to Detroit, Michigan. Does this come under Air Bubble? Would there be any problem ?
Please let me know.
Thanks.
Does Qatar Airlines has permission to Fly from Chicago – Trivandrum in Dec 2020 ? Indian Govt mentioned all flights are banned until 31 Dec 2020 ?
Hi DS! Normal/regular international flights are banned. Currentl, air bubble flights are open.
What about f1 visa holders can travel to usa via doha?
Hi, Is qatar airways operational from usa to India. Has anyone traveled by qatar airlines to India from usa in December. I am planning to travel in jan by qatar airlines. Can someone confirm please.
Thanks
Hi Srikanth! Yes, Qatar Airways is operating between USA and India. We are booking Qatar flights for some of our customers.
Thank you Indianeagle. Has anyone travelled by Qatar airways to india from usa ? Just to confirm, as they were not operational until last few weeks.
It’s May true or not ahh in India at maduraii
Hello … I have a valid B1 visa … booked ticket on Qatar airways on dec 25 from India to Dallas via Doha… is the flight operating and any restrictions on B1 visa
Pls help
Is qatar airways operating from Chicago to Chennai (via Doha). Did anyone travelled in this route recently
Hi Hariharan! Yes, Qatar Airways is operating from Chicago to Chennai via Doha. We are booking Qatar Airways’ US-India flights.
Is Qatar airways operating from Mumbai to Chicago (via Doha) under Air bubble rule? Did anyone travelled in this route recently
Yes, Qatar Airways is operating this route.
I want to travel by Qatar Air ways from San Francisco to Kochi later in December and hold a B1/B2 Visa. Is this permitted ? Please clarify.
Is Qatar airways flying from Chennai to Boston now, are passengers with tourist visa allowed to travel from India to USA via Doha.
Hi Manoj! B1/B2 visa holders can travel only on Air India and United Airlines (direct) flights from India.
So only people with student or work visa can travel through Qatar airline?
Is H4 visa holders are allowed to travel in Qatar airways from India to USA ?
Hi Reshma! Indian passport holders may not be allowed on Qatar Airways from India to USA.
Hello,
I am Indian National, want to do round trip travel this week end from Dallas to Bangalore via Doha in Qatar airways. Can I fly in Qatar airways? Any restrictions?
Hi Kumar! Yes, you can travel on Qatar Airways. If you have not yet booked flights, you can contact our travel advisors at 1-800-615-3969 for hassle-free booking and all the information related to your travel in the current circumstances.
hello,
I am planning to travel from SF to Chennai by Qatar airways between Jan mid-2021 to Feb 2021, I am holding an F1 visa, can u confirm if I can travel to India and back to the USA without any problem through Qatar ?
I am planning to book round trip tickets in Qatar (Dallas DFW to Chennai and Return back Dallas DFW). Are there any travel restriction for USA GC holder with Indian passport? Appreciate your response.
Hi Kumar! No. Please note Qatar can fly GC cardholders till December 31, 2020. It may be extended in 2021.
Hi,
Does that mean GC holders can travel from India to US in Qatar flights?
now qatar has opened booking from india to usa from dec 25th. Does that mean i can book and travel to usa through qatar on student visa? My friend told we cant until dec 31st. please reply
what are the airlines are permitted for H4 visa holders to travel from Tvm to USA(IAD) in the month of Dec 2020 along with Kids (US Citizens) ?
Is Qatar airways operating from TVm to IAD ?
Any travel restrictions for H4 holders ?
Reply pls
Hi Reshma! If you are married to a US national, you can travel on British Airways and Qatar Airways from India to the USA. Otherwise, Air India and United Airlines (direct) are the safest options for you. May we know when you are planning to travel?
Hi, I am on H1B I want to do a round trip from Dallas, tx to Bangalore with Qatar airlines.
Are there any travel restrictions for H1B or H4 visa holders at DALLAS or Bangalore traveling by Qatar airways?
Hi Prakash! You can travel on Qatar Airways from Dallas to India, but Indian passport holders may not travel on the same airline back to the USA.
hello,
I am planning to travel from SF to Chennai by Qatar airways between Jan mid-2021 to Feb 2021, I am holding an F1 visa, can u confirm if I can travel to India and back to the USA without any problem
Hi Harshini! You can travel on Qatar Airways from the US to India, but your return travel on the same airline in February cannot be confirmed now.
Hi,
Indian national and GC holder can travel in India to Us in Qatar airlines?
Thanks
Hello,
I am US citizen. I am travelling to SFO to BLR dec end and plan on returning mid Jan. If taking Qatar to return to SFO are there any restrictions for US citizens?
Thanks
Hi Maria! There should not be any restrictions by the time you will travel.
does Qatar airlines open for Indians holding B1/B2 visa to travel to Colorado?
Hi Ranjit! B1/B2 visa holders can travel only on Air India and United Airlines from India to USA.
Are the H1B and H4 visa holders with expired stamped visa allowed to travel from USA to India on Qatar Airways or have to travel via United or Air India only? I am planning to travel on Dec 23.
Hi Raj! In case of expired stamped visa, you are safe to travel on Air India or United Airlines.
When are SingaporeAir flights resuming from SFO ????
Hi Vani! Singapore Airlines has already resumed its operations to and from SFO.
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I am an Indian National with a valid PR Visa of Canada. Can I travel from Mumbai to Toronto (Canada)
via Doha(Qatar)? First flight is MUM-DOH Qatar airways and the connecting flight from Doha is AIR CANADA Doha to Toronto. Will I be allowed on these connection flights? Thank you for your response in advance
Hi Sushant! We can’t say anything certainly. Please check with Qatar Airways.
I am planning to travel from Dallas to Bengaluru by Qatar airways between Dec mid-2021 to Jan mid 2021, I am holding an F1 visa, can you confirm if I can travel to India and back to the USA without any problem ?
Hi Dharsan! You can travel to India from USA on Qatar Airways, but you can’t travel back on the same airline as of now. Please note rules and regulations may be relaxed in January 2021.
Hi we are planning to India trip on February 14th and return Murch 7th 2021.we are us citizens. Can we go to India in this time frame through qater airways? And any restrictions for us passport holding with oci in india? Please reply me…my dad is not well that’s why…we are planning to India.
Hi Manabika! There is no restriction for US citizens holding an OCI card. You can travel to India hassle-free and return in 3 weeks as per your travel plans. You can book Qatar Airways flights on our website IndianEagle.com or contact our travel advisors at 1-800-615-3969 for hassle-free booking and all the information related to your travel. By the way, may your father get well soon!
Hi planning to travel from Chennai to SFo in Qatar on Jan5th with Indian passport and green card is this allowed
Hi Ram! As of now, Indian nationals (with/without green cards) taking QA flights cannot travel beyond Qatar. Please note the current regulations may be relaxed by this month end, and we will update the article accordingly.
I am a F1 visa holder planning to reach Washington DC by 7-10 jan 2021 from delhi via Qatar Airways.
Are we allowed to travel with the above itinerary?
Hi Adil! Currently, Indian passport holders can travel on Qatar Airways, but not beyond Doha. Air India and United Airlines are the only options for you as of now. Please note the travel regulations for Indian nationals may be relaxed by this month end.
I have a booking in Feb 2021 for a roundtrip from DFW to MAA with Qatar Airways. Can I return from MAA to DFW via DOH on Feb 26, 2021 having my Indian Passport with US Greencard?
Hi Thiren! In the current volatile situation, travel regulations including eligibility criteria are being revised every month. In our opinion, you will be able to travel back on Qatar Airways in February.
Thank you!
Hi, I am planning to Travel from Toronto / Montreal (Canada) to India on Qatar Airways to Kolkata. I see that the website shows flights are available, however, I want to know if currently Qatar Airways is operating flights to India or not?
Arun
Hi Arun! Qatar Airways is operating flights to India from USA.
Hi author,
When I asked agent, they said from 14th Dec flights to india from Canada also started. Can you please confirm that this is true or not ?
Hi there. We’re booked on Qatar airways on the 3rd of Jan from boston to Bengaluru. We’re Indian citizens on H1/H4. Any news of whether this segment is currently flying or will open soon? Thanks for the info!
Hi Div! Qatar Airways is operating this route. There are no visa-based restrictions when it comes to traveling from USA to India on Qatar Airways.
My wife and I were returning from Kochi by Qatar on March 25th, but the lockdown has kept Us here until now. We have reservations for Dec 28th from Kochi to Houston. Hope the flights are on and not likely to be cancelled like the couple of times in July and November. We were told to have a Covid text within 86 hours of travel. What are the restrictions in the business class about seating, masks, shield, food and beverage services and use of bathrooms. Are we supposed to wear the PPE kits? We have requested wheel chairs, but is it safe?
Hello Sir! The way the airlines and the airports have been taking precautions to ensure prevention of Novel Coronavirus transmission makes air travel safe during the pandemic. You don’t have to wear PPE kits in the business class unless it is mandated by Qatar Airways. Please note you may not be allowed to board if you are Indian passport holders.
Hi Team, I am planning to travel from New York to Banglore on January 14th of 2021. Please let me know if there is any travel restriction on this itinerary.
Thanks in Advance.
Raja C.
Hi Raja! There is no restriction for the onward travel to India via this route. Please be advised to contact our travel advisors at 1-800-615-3969 for better guidance and all the information related to your travel booking.
HI
I contacted Qatar airways and they said now you can travel from India to USA as long as the US government Allows it.. I have booked a ticket to Dallas on 25 Dec and they said we are good to travel
Hello Ramesh,
I have booked round trip from new york to bengaluru in Feb 2021. But Nobody is confirming correctly if we are good to travel from India to US in qatar airways
Please keep us posted on your experience.
Thanks
Hi Ank! The situation will be relaxed in January or February for sure.
Hi Ankit, I’m also on same boat, did you gather any other confirmations?
Hi Ramesh,
Need your help, could you please confirm if you were able to travel back to Dallas with Qatar airways? I’m on the same boat, I carry H1B visa and looking to see if H1B visa holders can travel with Qatar to USA.
Thanks,
Raghav
Hi . Yes did Travel to Dallas on 25th Dec successfully. Had travelled on F1. Not sure on H1B or L1 Visa
Qatar is saying they are willing to transport as long as the US government allows you to travel to the country in that visa
Hi,
I have my return flight on Jan 7th,2021 via hyd-doha-LAX flight route on Qatar Airways. I have a valid H1B visa and my wife has F1 (with initial OPT about to expire Feb 10, 2021).
1. My question is can H1/F1 visa holders travel back to US from India via Qatar Airways? If not, how did Qatar Airways allow me to book return flight?
2. Will restrictions over Qatar be lifted to operate flights from India-Doha-USA after Jan 1st 2021?
Thanks. Kindly clarify.
-Raul
Hi,
I have booked ticket in Qatar airlines to Chennai from SFO on Dec31st, 2020 returning on Jan 31st, 2021. Do we have any travel restrictions to/fro for H1 Visa category ?
Hi Shariff! As of now, no restrictions. It is still recommended you check with Qatar Airways.
any update on India to USA travel through Qatar ? are we allowed to travel in Jan/2021 through qatar airways ?
for indian nationals.
Hi Raj! As of now, if Indian nationals are spouses or parents of US citizens/green cardholders, they can travel on Qatar Airways from India to the USA. New regulations are being expected in the first week of January.
HI , I have booked a flight from Mumbai to SF on qatar for January 7th 2021 , can my parents on b1/b2 travel on qatar from India to US
Hi Nupur! In our opinion, they can. Please be advised to check and recheck with Qatar Airways.
If passenger has negative covid test report and they travel from US to India around 30th dec, do they still need mandatory institutional quarantine ?
Hi Swapna! If you have a negative report of RT-PCR test taken 72 hours prior to undertaking your journey from the USA, you are exempted from institutional quarantine.
Hello,
I am a US passport holder with an OCI who goes to college in the US.
I want to travel to JFK from HYD via DOH on January 11th. Will I be allowed to board the qatar airways flight in Hyderabad and then connect onward to my final destination – New York? Please let me know as online it says passengers can connect via Qatar to destinations in Africa and South America but it does not mention anything about the US.
Hi Nitya! In our opinion, you can. By mid of December, one of our customers (she was an H4 visa holder) successfully traveled from India to the USA via Doha. However, it is recommended you check with Qatar Airways itself.
Hello, my family and I are planning to travel to India in April 2021 from Detroit to TRV since our previous flights were cancelled early 2020 due to covid. We have seen a lot of Qatar Airways flights scheduled recently , operating in this route during April. Is this still under the air bubble pact? We wanted to know if it’s ok to book while still having to transit through Doha for these flights. Please confirm!
Hi Rachel! Currently, all airlines including Qatar Airways are operating only air bubble flights to and from India. By the end of March or the beginning of April 2021, normal international civil flights may resume. There’s no problem in transiting through Doha. Hope the situation will improve by the time you will travel.
I am J1 visa holder, having indian passport. i need to travel from delhi to us on 14th jan 2021. I should book qatar airways flight via doha or not?
Rohit! Please be advised to wait until the first few days of January 2021.
Hi , I am planning to travel from Chennai to Houston on jan 4th , I am currently on F1 visa , can I travel and are the flights operating from India to usa ?
Hi Akhil! In our opinion, Indians on F1 visa are not eligible for traveling on Qatar Airways from India to the USA as per the current guidelines (which is valid till December 31, 2020). The travel eligibility criteria may be relaxed or revised in the first week of January 2021.
Hi Indianeagle. Travelled in F1 from Chennai to Dallas on 25th Dec. Qatar has indicated that they have no guidelines and it dependent on the country entry criteria. Kindly recheck this with airline before posting the same.
Hi Ramesh! Thank you very much for sharing your experience and clearing out doubts too. We will update the article accordingly.
WOULD I BE ABLE TO TRAVEL FRON SFO TO AMD MID FEBRUARY TO MID MAY. ?
ON QATAR AIRLINES.
US CITIZEN, OCI CARD HOLDER.
Hi Manoj! There are Qatar Airways’ one-stop flights between SFO and Ahmedabad. We are taking bookings for Qatar Airways flights in 2021. If there are no further travel restrictions, you will be able to travel from SFO to AMD.
Hi,
Would parents from India on B1 be able to travel from India to US on Qatar in January? Qatar is allowing to book flights without any restrictions mentioned? What is the current status?
Thanks
Hi Shiv! B1/B2 visa holders’ travel eligibility in regard to Qatar Airways flights in January 2021 cannot be confirmed now. As of today, they have been able to travel via Doha. Reportedly, UAE airlines are under scanner for violating the air bubble travel agreement with the government of India by flying Indian passport holders beyond Doha.
Will H1b/H4 with valid stamping are allowed to travel from Hyd to USA via Doha in Qatar Airways in Jan 2021.
I have also similar question to B1/B2 visa holders if they are allowed to USA from HYD via Doha?
Hi Sandeep! H1B/H4/B1/B2 visa holders’ travel eligibility in regard to Qatar Airways flights in January 2021 cannot be confirmed now. As of today, they have been able to travel via Doha. Reportedly, UAE airlines are under scanner for violating the air bubble travel agreement with the government of India by flying Indian passport holders beyond Doha.
Hi, I have US immigrant visa. My wife is US citizen. In January 2021, Can I travel to San Francisco via doha in qatar airways flight. Please let me know.
Thank you
Hi Mandeep! Yes, you can travel. FYI, we are booking Qatar Airways flights for the lowest fare available.
I received below response from Qatar Support Twitter handle when I asked if Indian nationals are allowed to travel from India to United States on Qatar airways.
Hello , passengers restriction for travelling to/from India transiting DOH has been released. We want you to have a safe, pleasant, and hassle-free journey. For the safety of all passengers, Qatar Airways requires passengers travelling from certain gateways to present a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR medical test result when checking in.
To find out what requirements you need to comply with before you travel, please see below country information, depending on your country of origin and final destination.
http://qatarairways.com/letsgo
We also strongly recommend passengers to also check the information published by the governments of your origin and destination country before travelling by visiting
https://iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm…
If you have further inquiries please do not hesitate to contact us.
Qatar Airways Support
12:42 PM
Are they confirming that Indian nationals are allowed to travel from India to US?
Has anyone with H1B visa travelled recently on qatarairways.? .
Hi Ananth! Recently two passengers – one holding F1 visa and the other holding H4 visa – confirmed that they were able to travel from India to USA via Doha successfully. Therefore, we think Qatar Airways has no restrictions for H1B visa holders too.
Will Quatar airlines flight to Houston will fly as scheduled in Jan 2021.I have made a booking to depart from Chennai on Jan 20th.Please confirm
Hello Dr. Shankar. Qatar Airways’ flights won’t be affected if the situation does not worsen in January. Please watch out our Facebook page for latest updates related to travel.
hey i am a indian passport holder with green card, my wife is a usa citizen with emergency visa to travel India. is that be alright if i book flight from Sfo to AtQ via doha since they just started flights from SFO to doha directly, is that alright to change flights and board on next to go ATQ without any problem. I am planning to go in second week of january 2021
Hi Preet! You can travel this route on Qatar Airways. Please note travel rules and regulations are volatile these days.
I just received an email from Qatar airways saying , they have cancelled Del – ORD filght on 7th Jan . When I called customer care he mentioned that due to travel bubble arrangement between India & Qatar they have to cancel the flight . However when I check Govt of India notification they have extended travel bubble up to 31st Jan 2021 ?
Any thoughts what should I do ?
Hi Palak! The flight might have been cancelled for some other reason. In the current circumstances, you can travel on Air India or United Airlines (direct) flights to ORD from DEL. FYI, United Airlines launched nonstop flights between ORD and DEL.
I am a US citizen traveling from Chennai to Dallas (DFW) on the 7th of Jan. My question, and I am hoping one of you can help throw some light on this. Do I need a negative covid test before I board from Chennai to Doha or from Doha to Dallas?
Appreciate your advise.
Hi Dinesh! If you are traveling on Qatar Airways, then a negative COVID test report is mandatory to board the flight.
Hey, I am US Pasport hold with Indoa OCI holder. Do see any issues to travel now?
Also, is Qatar Started flight from Atl/AMD pr ATl/Bom?
Hi Mike! There is no restriction for OCI cardholders’ travel/entry to India. We are booking Qatar Airways flights to Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Chennai and other destinations in India. For more information about this particular route mentioned in your query, you can visit our website, IndianEagle.com or contact our travel advisors at 1-800-615-3969.
Hi, i’m on H1 with Indian passport, can i travel from India to USA via qatar (doha)? I dont see this flights come up in search in qatar website.
Hi Amar! One of our customers reported that he (on H1B) was able to travel on Qatar Airways from India to the US. You can book your travel on our website, IndianEagle.com, or call our travel advisors at 01-800-615-3969 for assistance with booking.
Hi Team,
I have a ticket booked for 1/21, Is Qatar airways operating flights between Houston to Chennai for Jan 2021?
Hi viewer
Is Qatar airways flying to SAnfranscisco from Chennai on 30.1.21
Thanks
Hi Chandrahasa! Not sure about the particular date. But, Qatar Airways is operating between SFO and India. You can log on our website, IndianEagle.com and check if Qatar Airways will fly this route on January 30.
hello
i have booked ticket from Sfo to doha to atq for 7th jan 2021, now this flight is not longer showing on there website i was trying to book one more seat for my friend , is it mean is going to be cancelled or that’s normal, i am planning to do my RT-PCR test tomorrow, please advice
Hi Preet! We are not sure. We have no such update from Qatar Airways. If you are one of our customers, please call our customer support at 1-800-615-3969 for any assistance. Thank you!
Are Indian citizens with H1/H4 Visa allowed to travel from COK to ORD via Doha in the next week (Jan 11th).
Hi Ang! H1 an H4 visa holders can travel on Qatar Airways to the USA via Doha. However, please note the rules may change at any time.
i’ve flight from Bos to Amd on jan 6th 2021. i don’t see any flights to india on Qatar airways website for Jan month. my reservation still shows flight is confirmed though but flight status tracker on qatar website does not show doha -> amd flight. Does anyone heard any update from Qatar Airways.
Hi Prit! We regret not addressing your query on time. Please let us know whether you completed your travel on Qatar Airways yesterday.
i’ve flight from bos -> doha-> amd on Jan 6 2021 but i don’t see doha -> amd ( or any india ) connection on qatar airways website. i do see my booking is confirmed on website. Also, i don’t see any qatar flights to india in Jan month. Is Qatar airways operates from US to India for Jan month
Hi Pratik! Qatar Airways flights are not showing up even in our system for January 6. Please be advised to call the airline and check.
Hi Pratik,
Are you able to fly through qatar airways on Jan 6th from us to India?
Hi..Is Qatar Airlines resuming services from India to USA from Feb 1st? I am able to book tickets on Website from February from Hyderabad India to Miami USA. Pls confirm.
HI Madhu! Yes Qatar Airways’ itineraries are showing up on our travel-booking website too. The airline is likely to resume services to India in February.
My parents with b2 visa are looking to travel to USA from India in Jan end. Can they travel in Qatar airlines according to current travel instructions.
Hi! Does Qatar allow passengers with B1/B2 visa to fly to USA in February?
Thanks!
Hi Vijay! We cannot say certainly whether B1/B2 visa holders can travel on Qatar Airways to USA in February.
Hi Team, My mother is planning to travel from Dallas to Bangalore on January 21st of 2021 through Qatar airways. Please let me know if there is any travel restriction on this itinerary.
Thanks in Advance.
Deeya
Hi Deeya! No, there is no travel restriction. Please note she must have a negative RT-PCR report to board and travel on Qatar Airways flight.
Hi , i booked tickets from bangalore to sydney via doha in qatar airways on 10th feb.
I am an indian passport holder with australian PR and my daughter is an australian citizen
Is this route is a relaible option?
Hi Raghavendra! Yes it is. However, be advised to check with Qatar Airways itself.
Hello, Can I book return flights with Qatar Airways from IAD (Washington DC) to BOM (Mumbai) via Doha ? I am planning to travel in early February 2021 for about 6 weeks so.
I appreciate your help!!!
Hi Bhadresh! Yes, you can if you are eligible for travel via Doha. May we know your visa type and nationality? You can call our travel advisors at 1-800-615-3969 for any assistance with booking.
Thank you for your quick response….I really appreciate…I am US Citizen and currently have OCI book.
Thanks again,
Bhadresh
Hi Bhadresh! OCI cardholders can travel this route.
Sea to blr .. round trip Feb to mar
H1b /h4 with us born kid(oci)
Are we allowed to travel via Doha?
Hi Ranga! Yes, you can.
came to know, on return to the US, there might be a situation qatar airways will cancel a flight or not allow to board in passenger beyond Doha, since taking passenger beyond Doha is breaking the air bubble agreement between INDIA QATAR, don’t understand what India is trying to do with this rule, except to run their own AI and benefit from this current pandemic …Allow Inbound, but not outbound…
Hey Ranga! Where did you get to know about such guidelines? I too came to know today that Qatar airways has cancelled all the booking for US to India till 31st of January. Did you folks hear about any of this?
Hi @Ranga and @IndianEagle – is this True ? Are H1B visa holder not allowed to travel from India to US beyond Doha ? I thought you had updated your article to say that is not the case based on a few travellers who were able to fly from India to US via Doha on H1B.
I am on H1B and have a trip on Jan 16 from Ind to US on Qatar. Any input would be appreciated please.
Hi Santhosh! The current scenario is extremely volatile. The rules can be changed or revised an any time. As per some reports, Indian government is restricting the Middle East airlines from flying Indian nationals beyond their respective country hubs.
Hi Santhosh,
Please do share if you get any information from Qatar airways regarding your travel from India to US. And also your travel experience.
It would be helpful for many of us who have flights from India to US in coming days.
hi my wife(h4 visa ) & I (h1b visa) are traveling from seattle to mumbai in march & returning in may via qatar airlines. will we have to be institutional quarantined in mumbai for 7 days as we are coming via middle east? also will there be a problem while returning from mumbai to seattle?
thanks!
Hi Akash! Exemption from institutional quarantine is not available for travelers from Europe, the Middle East and South Africa. But your itinerary originates in the USA. If you travel with a negative RT-PCR report issued within 72 hours prior to your journey from Seattle, or you take a COVID test upon arrival at Mumbai Airport, you will be exempted from institutional quarantine.
Was any Indian citizen (with H1/H4/L1 visa) able to travel in Qatar airways from India to USA recently?
Hi. I want to travel from Bangalore, India to Los Angeles on Qatar Airways in February first week. I am holding F1 visa. Please let me know if it’s possible or I won’t be allowed to travel ?