How long before my Qatar flight can I cancel?

Qatar is a renowned airline from the United Arab Emirates. Book your ticket and use their exceptional post-booking services to cancel your booked flight. However, the passenger must cancel their flight a certain time before the departure of the flight. Passengers can cancel their international flights up to 3 hours and domestic flights up to 2 hours before departure, generally before check-in time. The airline will not accept flight cancellation requests after this time. 

How do I cancel Qatar Airways booking within 24 hours?

Passengers who are looking to cancel their flight with Qatar Airways are advised to do so within the first 24 hours of the booking, as Qatar Airways Flight Cancellation is not chargeable for the first 24 hours from the time of booking. This rule applies to all fare types. So, no matter whether you have a refundable or non-refundable ticket, the airline will initiate a full refund to your account. To cancel your ticket within 24 hours of the booking, follow the procedure below: 

• Visit the official website of Qatar Airways. 

• Enter the last name of the passenger along with the booking reference code. 

• Tap on continue to log in to your account. 

• Go to the booking section and choose the ticket you wish to cancel. 

• Select the flight cancelation option and proceed with the instructions as directed on the screen. 

• Explain your reason for canceling the ticket in the comment box and attach related files. 

• Submit the form and leave the page. 

  
  

The airline will cancel your ticket and send you a confirmation email with a link to apply for a refund. Tap on the link, and a form will appear on the screen. However, in most cases, you do not have to apply for a refund and you can ignore this message. But, certain times when passenger cancels for a special reason the airline may ask them to apply for a refund. 

Does Qatar refund Cancelled flights?

Yes, Qatar Airways does not charge its passengers for an unused ticket. The passenger who canceled their ticket well in advance will receive their refund easily. However, before refunding the ticket price, the airline may deduct some changes as a cancelation fee, but Qatar does not charge this fee in all situations. To know what portion of the ticket is refundable, review the cancelation policy of the airline: 

• The refund will be initiated only for the unused portion of the ticket. 

• The passengers canceling the flight ticket for medical reasons can receive the full price of the ticket by submitting their medical reports to the airline. 

• No refund will be initiated if the passenger misses the booked flight. 

• The airline will have to repay the full price of the ticket if they have to cancel the flight. 

• No charges will be imposed for canceling a refundable ticket. 

• Once the passenger canceled the ticket and successfully applied for the refund. The price of the ticket can take up to 7 to 21 business days to get reflected in the passenger’s account, depending on the mode of transaction. 

  
  

Conclusion 

Qatar accepts cancellation requests before check-in time. However, last-minute cancellations can be expensive, and the airline may impose maximum charges for flight cancellations. It is better to cancel your ticket well before and in advance to minimize your loss. Canceling in the first 24 hours of the booking does not incur any fees or charges.