Hubs
Major
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Hub Overview
Passengers
46.0M
Destinations
177
Connectivity
88/100
Transit
excellent
Hub Airlines
QR
Qatar Airways
primary
Alliance Presence
oneworld
Terminal & Lounges
Terminal Overview
Hamad has one large passenger terminal with a central concourse and five concourses (A-E). A new expansion added concourses D and E.
Lounge Highlights
The Al Mourjan Business Lounge is one of the world's largest, with a garden, dining hall, and family area. The Al Safwa First Class Lounge is ultra-premium.
Transit Tips
- The entire airport is a single terminal, so all connections are airside.
- Qatar Airways offers free Doha city tours for transit passengers with 5-8 hour layovers.
- The Al Mourjan Business Lounge is open to business class passengers and offers a la carte dining.
- Transit passengers of most nationalities do not need a visa to stay airside.
- The indoor tropical garden and swimming pool are available to all transit passengers.
Ground Transport
The Doha Metro Red Line connects the airport to downtown (Msheireb Station) in about 20 minutes for QAR 3.
Fun Facts
- Hamad International was named the world's best airport by Skytrax in 2021 and 2022.
- The airport features a giant teddy bear sculpture called Lamp Bear by Urs Fischer.
- It replaced the old Doha International Airport in 2014 and cost $16 billion to build.