Qatar Travel Guide

Plan your trip to Qatar

Choose a city and airport first, then compare airlines and routes.

Qatar is in Western Asia and its capital is Doha. Hamad International Airport connects with the city centre through the Doha Metro; plan onward ground travel for the actual location of your accommodation.

Capital
Doha
Currency
Qatari Rial / QAR
Common language
CLDR lists Arabic as official for Qatar and also records Persian and Malayalam. Language use varies by region and community; CLDR population figures are estimates.
Time
IANA time zone Asia/Qatar (UTC+3, no daylight saving time); confirm local times on your itinerary

Major airports in Qatar

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Airlines for travel in Qatar

An airline’s hubs can determine whether your trip is nonstop or requires a connection.

Airlines, codes, key hubs and networks for travel in Qatar
AirlineCodeKey hubsNetwork
Qatar AirwaysQRDOH / ABV / ABJ / ACC / CMN / DAR / HKT / JIB / JRO / LUN / MCT / MELCheck baggage conditions for your booked route and cabin; another itinerary’s allowance is not a guarantee for this journey.

How to travel around Qatar by air

What to expect when flying between cities or connecting after an international arrival.

Flying between cities in Qatar

  • Check domestic flight details before booking
    This page does not currently list a verified, publicly bookable domestic passenger timetable. That reflects the information verified for this page; it does not confirm that private, charter, humanitarian, sightseeing or other special flights are unavailable. Before booking, confirm the airport pair, operating date, passenger eligibility and ticket availability with the operator.

Arriving from another country

  • Check your own visa eligibility
    Visit Qatar distinguishes visa-free entry from Hayya e-visas. Use the checker for your nationality and relevant circumstances; one traveller category’s result is not a universal entry entitlement.

Popular cities to visit in Qatar

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International routes to Qatar

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Popular international flight routes to Qatar
RouteArrival airportRegion
LHR to DOHDOHGB
FRA to DOHDOHDE

Before you fly to Qatar

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Check baggage by route and cabin

Qatar Airways baggage pieces and weight vary by route and booked cabin class. Confirm your own ticket’s allowance rather than applying another route or cabin’s conditions.

Explore Qatar travel information

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Qatar flight and airport FAQs

Can every visitor enter Qatar visa-free?

Visa-free entry is not universal. Use the Visit Qatar visa checker for your nationality and relevant circumstances.

How can I travel onward to central Doha?

Official tourism information lists the Doha Metro Red Line connection between Hamad International Airport Terminal1 and the city centre. Check service for your destination.