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iata: DOH
name: Hamad International Airport
city: Doha
country: Qatar
lastUpdated: '2026-08-28'
officialWebsite: 'https://dohahamadairport.com/'
sources:
  - 'https://dohahamadairport.com/'
  - 'https://dohahamadairport.com/airport-guide/at-the-airport/transfers'
  - 'https://dohahamadairport.com/airport-guide/to-from-the-airport/parking'
  - 'https://www.qr.com.qa/'
  - 'https://www.karwa.qa/'
quickFacts:
  - Single integrated terminal with concourses A-E (D/E opened 2025)
  - Qatar Airways home base and oneworld hub
  - Serves 190+ destinations with 50+ airlines
  - World's Best Airport Skytrax winner multiple times
  - 45-60 min minimum connection time for most transfers
  - No immigration for airside international transfers
bentoTips:
  - label: Timing
    title: Arrive 3h early for international departures
    detail: Transfers clear in 20-40 min via dedicated halls.
    summary: Peak security and check-in queues hit 2-4h before flights.
    category: timing
  - label: Terminal
    title: Stay airside for all connections
    detail: Trains link distant concourses; no need to exit security.
    summary: 'One building: follow signs to Transfer A/B/C/D halls post-arrival.'
    category: terminal
  - label: Food
    title: Hit The Orchard or concourse restaurants airside
    detail: Many open 24h; avoid landside for better variety and prices.
    summary: Diverse options from fine dining to quick bites beyond security.
    category: food
  - label: Status
    title: Premium passengers use dedicated lanes
    detail: Al Maha meet-and-greet available for extra speed.
    summary: First/Business and elites get fast-track security and immigration.
    category: status
lounges:
  - name: Al Mourjan Business Lounge
    hours: 24 hours
    access:
      - Qatar Airways Business
      - oneworld Sapphire/Emerald
      - Priority Pass select
    bestFor:
      - Long layovers
      - Showers
    summary: >-
      Spacious with good food and open-air garden; North location is roomier
      than South.
    verdict: worth-it
    terminal: Main Terminal
    amenities:
      - Showers
      - Quiet rooms
      - À la carte dining
      - Bar
  - name: Al Safwa First Lounge
    hours: 24 hours
    access:
      - Qatar Airways First
      - Privilege Club Platinum
    bestFor:
      - First Class
      - Long layovers
    summary: >-
      Top-tier First lounge; access restricted to Qatar First and Privilege Club
      Platinum on departure.
    verdict: worth-it
    terminal: Main Terminal
    amenities:
      - Showers
      - Quiet rooms
      - Fine dining
      - Spa access
  - name: Al Maha Lounge
    hours: 24 hours
    access:
      - Priority Pass
      - Paid day pass
    bestFor:
      - Priority Pass holders
    summary: >-
      Newer North location less crowded; older one often full with basic
      offerings.
    verdict: depends
    terminal: Main Terminal
    amenities:
      - Showers
      - Food
      - Bar
  - name: Oryx Lounge
    hours: 24 hours
    access:
      - Priority Pass
      - Paid
    bestFor:
      - Priority Pass
      - Better food
    summary: >-
      Upgrade option from crowded Al Maha; staffed bar and showers praised by
      travelers.
    verdict: worth-it
    terminal: Main Terminal
    amenities:
      - Showers
      - Staffed bar
      - Pasta
waterOptions:
  - kind: purchase
    name: Duty-free or convenience stores
    zone: airside
    price: QAR 5-8 for 500ml
    summary: Cheapest sealed bottles airside after security.
    location: Airside near gates and The Orchard
    terminal: Main Terminal
    isBestValue: true
  - kind: refill
    name: Water fountains
    zone: airside
    price: Free
    summary: Reliable free refill spots throughout the terminal.
    location: Near restrooms in concourses A/B/C/D and transfer halls
    terminal: Main Terminal
    isBestQuality: true
  - kind: free
    name: Lounge water stations
    zone: airside
    price: Free
    summary: Unlimited free water and ice in lounges for eligible passengers.
    location: Inside Al Mourjan and Al Safwa lounges
    terminal: Main Terminal
airportistScore: 8.7
slug: doh
region: Middle East
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# Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Doha, Qatar · Middle East
Outstanding modern hub with top lounges and seamless transfers but can feel crowded during peaks.
## Airportist Score

**8.7 / 10**
- Comfort: 9.0
- Navigation: 8.5
- Food: 8.8
- Transport: 8.2
- Disruption resilience: 8.5

## At a glance

- Passengers: 65M+
- Terminals: 1 terminal, 5 concourses
- Typical security: 15 min
- On-time: 82%
- Disruption: normal

## Best for

- World-class lounges
- Efficient transfers
- Premium services
- 24/7 operations

## Watch out for

- Peak-hour crowds in South lounges
- Long walks without train
- Restricted First lounge access
- Hot/humid outdoor walks to some stands

## More intel

- [Lounge directory](/airports/doh/lounges.md) (free)
- [Getting there](/airports/doh/getting-there.md) (free)
- [Amenities](/airports/doh/amenities.md)
- [Traveler tips](/airports/doh/tips.md)
- [Water](/airports/doh/water.md)
- [Full guide](/airports/doh/guide.md)
- [Disruptions](/airports/doh/disruptions.md)
- [Reviews](/airports/doh/reviews.md)