Northern Route via Iraq and Turkey

Watchful 60 /100

Doha → London

Goes through a warning area

Through a warning area · Strong reroute options · ~6h 45m

Route assessed 2d ago

Why book

Qatar Airways and British Airways both fly Doha to London nonstop on the standard northern route. It passes through Iraqi airspace and the Middle East advisory zone — the fastest option at around 6 hours 45 minutes, but carries the highest airspace exposure of the two options.

The catch

Part of this route goes through a flight warning area

Worth knowing

The route passes through Iraqi airspace and the Middle East advisory zone. Check official flight advisories before booking when regional tensions are elevated. Restrictions on this corridor can appear on short notice.

Watchful 60

Doha → London

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Score held back

This route goes through a flight warning area. It cannot score above 60 — other good factors do not cancel out the fact that it crosses a warning area.

Route strength 100

Other paths · Stop quality

Problems now 48

Closed areas · Flight options

Airspace Some

This route passes through Iraqi airspace, which falls within the Middle East flight warning area. Qatar Airways and British Airways continue to operate, but the advisory applies.

Middle East Advisory Zone

Scores are based on official airspace warnings, added flight time, and how many reroute options exist. This is not a safety rating. Always check with your airline before you book.

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