IATA: DOH · Doha, Qatar

Hamad International Airport Guide

CapitalDoha
Population3,173,024
CurrencyQAR ق.ر Qatari riyal
LanguageArabic
Time ZoneUTC+03:00
AirportDOH
Distance
Flight Time
Visitors/yr~10,506,314

Hamad International Airport (IATA: DOH) is a key aviation hub serving Doha and the wider Qatar region. The airport operates 2 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Doha from DOH

Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.

Terminals & Facilities

Hamad International Airport has 2 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at DOH

Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Hamad International Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

How early to arrive at DOH?+
Is there free WiFi at Hamad International Airport?+
How do I get from DOH to Doha city centre?+
Are there hotels near DOH?+
Which airlines fly from DOH?+

Top Activities in Doha

Doha Private Half Day Desert Safari with Camel Ride & Inland sea
5.0/5 from 118 reviews · 4h · free cancellation
€53 per person
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Doha Desert Safari Quad Bike Buggy Camel Ride and Inland Sea Tour
5.0/5 from 116 reviews · 4h · free cancellation
€228 per person
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City Tour and Desert Safari with Camel Ride and Sand Boarding
5.0/5 from 113 reviews · 7h · free cancellation
€114 per person
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6 Hours Private Full Day Tour in Doha
5.0/5 from 98 reviews · 6h · free cancellation
€103 per person
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Doha: Half Day Desert Safari with Camel Ride and Inland Sea Tour
5.0/5 from 82 reviews · 4h · free cancellation
€79 per person
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Doha Desert Safari with ATV Quad bike, Buggy Ride & Inland Sea
5.0/5 from 82 reviews · 4h · free cancellation
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Doha Sightseeing Tour with Optional Sunset Dhow Cruise
5.0/5 from 81 reviews · 3h · free cancellation
€40 per person
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Doha Half Day Safari Dune bashing/Camel Ride/sandboard
5.0/5 from 78 reviews · 4h · free cancellation
€35 per person
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Top-rated tours and experiences in Doha, ranked by traveller rating. Prices are per person and change with date and group size.

Hotels in Doha

Grand Regal Hotel
4-star · 7.4/10 from 1,280 reviews
€23 / night
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Al Muntazah Plaza Hotel
3-star · 7.5/10 from 2,550 reviews
€23 / night
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Premium Strato Hotel
4-star · 8.0/10 from 3,389 reviews
€24 / night
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Doha Dynasty Hotel
3.5-star · 7.5/10 from 2,183 reviews
€28 / night
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Kingsgate Hotel Doha by Millennium Hotels.
3-star · 8.1/10 from 2,033 reviews
€32 / night
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Plaza Inn Doha
4-star · 8.1/10 from 5,527 reviews
€34 / night
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VIP Hotel
5-star · 7.8/10 from 3,065 reviews
€35 / night
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Ramada by Wyndham Doha Old Town
4-star · 8.0/10 from 1,773 reviews
€38 / night
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Nightly rates in Doha for a sample two-night stay for two adults from 29 Sep 2026, cheapest first. Rates move with your dates — check availability for a live quote.

Hamad International Airport (DOH) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
DOH / OTHH
Serves
Doha
Country
Qatar
Local time now
07:13 (+03)
Time zone
Asia/Qatar
Currency
QAR (ق.ر)
Capital
Doha
Coordinates
25.2606, 51.6138

Alternative airports near DOH

Straight-line distance from DOH. A nearby airport is often materially cheaper on the same route — worth checking both before booking.

Cheapest fares found from DOH right now

Updated 31 Aug 2026
DestinationAirlineStopsDepartsFrom
Sharjah (SHJ)Air ArabiaDirect8 Sep€176
Muscat (MCT)Oman AirDirect30 Oct€193
Bishkek (BSZ)Pegasus Airlines1 stop13 Oct€227
Dubai (DXB)flydubaiDirect15 Nov€244
Cochin (COK)Air India ExpressDirect4 Oct€245
Cairo (CAI)Air Arabia1 stop8 Sep€247
New Delhi (DEL)Gulf Air1 stop22 Oct€270
Islamabad (ISB)Saudia1 stop2 Oct€289
Istanbul (IST)Qatar Airways1 stop25 Sep€293
Colombo (CMB)Air Arabia1 stop30 Aug€300
Tashkent (TAS)Qatar Airways1 stop8 Sep€309
Phuket (HKT)Air Arabia1 stop3 Sep€317
Return fares found by travellers in the last 48 hours. Prices change constantly - search for your dates to see live availability.

Nonstop destinations from DOH

Hamad International Airport has published nonstop service to 102 airports across 59 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from DOH.

DestinationIATACountryDistance
ManamaBAHBahrain147 km
Frankfurt am MainFRAGermany4,588 km
Muscat/SeebMCTOman701 km
DubaiDXBUnited Arab Emirates378 km
BeirutBEYLebanon1,822 km
AmsterdamAMSNetherlands4,923 km
Kuwait CityKWIKuwait567 km
RiyadhRUHSaudi Arabia495 km
PeshawarPEWPakistan2,149 km
MumbaiBOMIndia2,291 km
KochiCOKIndia3,108 km
New DelhiDELIndia2,548 km
Abu DhabiAUHUnited Arab Emirates320 km
ShirazSYZIran484 km
SanaaSAHYemen1,333 km
BakuGYDAzerbaijan1,696 km
SepangKULMalaysia5,909 km
CairoCAIEgypt2,058 km
OsakaKIXJapan7,905 km
SeoulICNSouth Korea7,052 km
Manila (Pasay)MNLPhilippines7,282 km
AmmanAMMJordan1,683 km
ColomboCMBSri Lanka3,612 km
HoustonIAHUnited States12,932 km

Airlines serving DOH

35 carriers publish nonstop service at DOH, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.

AirlineCodeTypeRoutes
Qatar AirwaysQRFull Service192
Air India ExpressIXBudget6
United AirlinesUAFull Service6
Air CanadaACFull Service4
LufthansaLHFull Service4
SwissLXFull Service4
Pakistan InternationalPKFull Service4
Air FranceAFFull Service4
Delta Air LinesDLFull Service4
KLMKLFull Service4
Iran AirIRFull Service4
Middle East AirlinesMEFull Service4
Malaysia AirlinesMHFull Service4
SaudiaSVFull Service4
American AirlinesAAFull Service2
British AirwaysBAFull Service2
Gulf AirGFFull Service2
IberiaIBFull Service2

At the airport

General guidance rather than DOH-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.

SecurityAllow longer than you think at peak departure banks - typically early morning and late evening. Liquids and electronics rules still differ by airport even where scanners have been upgraded.
ImmigrationArriving passengers clear immigration at the first point of entry into a country, not at the final destination, which is what makes tight connections risky on separate tickets.
Terminal transfersWhere an airport has multiple terminals, allow for a shuttle or train between them. Airside transfers are faster, but a change of terminal often means re-clearing security.
Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is now near-universal at scheduled-service airports, usually with a time limit or an email sign-in. Download boarding passes before you land in case sign-in fails.
Food and shopsMost retail sits airside, after security. Landside options before security are usually thinner and close earlier.
AccessibilityRequest assistance through your airline at least 48 hours ahead. It is a legal entitlement across the EU, UK and US, but only guaranteed when pre-booked.
CurrencyAirport exchange desks carry the widest spreads of anywhere in a country. An ATM in the arrivals hall, or a card with no foreign-transaction fee, is almost always cheaper.
Lost propertyItems left on the aircraft go to the airline; items left in the terminal go to the airport operator. They are separate systems, so report to the right one.