DOHA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Doha International Airport is served by 26 international airlines which all operate regular scheduled flights from Europe, the US, and the Asia-Pacific region among others.

The airport is just five kilometres from the city centre.

A new airport, said to be the benchmark for all future airports, is currently being built to be an international transport hub for up to 50 million travellers each year.
It will have two parallel runways and can handle up to six A380-800 super jumbos at one time.

Setting new standards in airport efficiency, passenger convenience and comfort, the passenger terminal will feature a dedicated first class and business class terminal, huge duty free, retail, and food and beverage zones, a 100-room transit hotel, airline lounges, and extensive parking facilities.

Scheduled to open in 2012, the New Doha International Airport, will also be the hub for Qatar Airways.

Operating a modern fleet of 68 Airbus and Boeing aircraft and with over 200 more on order, Qatar Airways is one of the world’s fastest growing carriers. It is one of only six airlines to be awarded five- star status by Skytrax and is consistently ranked by the industry as the Middle East’s best airline.

Qatar Airways flies to over to 80 diverse business and leisure destinations across Europe, Middle East, Africa, South Asia, Far East and North America. With the opening of the New Doha International Airport, Qatar Airways plans to increase its global network to beyond 100 cities worldwide.

Qatar Airways is developing a synthetic fuel with plans to be the world’s first commercial airline to fly aircraft powered by natural gas

 

Passengers arriving, departing or in transit can avail of Al Maha services to enjoy a hassle-free time at the airport.

For a minimum fee of QR 110 or US$30, the passenger is escorted upon arrival or departure by multi-lingual staff and guided all the way through immigration and customs ensuring fast-track clearances at each point.www.al-mahaservices.com

 

The national transport company Mowasalat operates bus, taxi and limousine services.

Taxis can be hailed from the side of the road and the taxi service is 24 hours.Taxi fare from the airport to any destination in Doha should not exceed QAR25 (US$17).

Limousines can be booked for specific journeys or by the hour. Buses run an extensive route through Doha and the other large suburbs.