Doha International Airport (DOH) - Airport Guide

Doha International Airport

PO Box 22550 Doha, Qatar

DOH

974

462 2999

462 2044

Via the airport's website

2

GMT + 3

The airport is located just a few kilometres to the southeast of the city centre

Construction of an entirely new US$2 billion international airport to the east of the current airport started in 2004 and is scheduled for completion in 2015. During the construction period, the current airport will be expanded and refurbished at a cost of US$140 million. This is to increase its capacity to 7.2 million passengers annually for the interim period before the new airport takes over.

From the city centre, follow the Al Matar Street towards the southeast and follow the signs to the airport. Alternatively, drive further west on Ras Abu Abboud Street and follow signs to the airport.

The airport has 60 short-term and 600 long-term parking spaces outside the departures and arrivals terminals. The covered parking facility has been designed to protect vehicles from the heat.

Car hire companies at the airport include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty.

Road: Taxi: Doha's orange and white metered taxis are available just outside the airport. A limousine service is also available.

There are information desks in both terminals.

Money and communications: Qatar National Bank currently operates ATMs in both the departures and arrivals terminals, as well as currency exchange services in both terminals. There is a post office in the departures building. Complimentary Wi-Fi access is available in two of the airport's first class and business class lounges. Eating and drinking: There are plenty of outlets selling buffet foods, fresh ground coffee, fast foods, snacks and ice creams at the airport. In the departure area there are several cafes. In the arrivals hall there is a Costa Coffee café. Shopping: There are several shops at the airport. The duty-free shops are huge and well stocked, selling cosmetics, toiletries, electronics, gift items, souvenirs and much else. Luggage: Lost luggage inquiries should be directed to the information desk or your airline. Other facilities: A medical clinic with an emergency trauma and cardio-treatment room is available at the airport. A mosque for men only is located in arrivals and a mosque for both men and women is located in departures.

Complimentary Wi-Fi access is available at Qatar Airways first and business class lounges, and at the Oryx lounge for first and business class passengers travelling on other airlines or passengers availing of Al Maha services. Contact the respective lounge reception for more details.

There are toilets for wheelchair users and designated parking spaces for disabled people at the airport.

Doha Marriott Hotel (tel: 429 8888) is located just a few minutes to the north of the airport. The Al-Bustan Hotel (tel: 441 4848 ) is located a couple of kilometres to the northwest of the airport.