Visiting Doha while in-transit So I am flying out in a few weeks and Qatar Airways recently updated my flights so the transit time in DOH changed from 1.5 hours to slightly over 9 hours. I realize DOH provides city tours for in-transit passengers, but I’d like to do this on my own at my own pace. As a Canadian passport holder, can I exit the airport without securing a transit…

I have a 14 hour layover in Doha, Qatar but I don’t want to go through customs again. What can I do? I’m traveling from Amsterdam to Adelaide and I have a 14 hour layover in Doha. I’ll arrive around 6:30 in the morning. I don’t want to go through customs again because I’m taking medication and if I leave the airport I need a special medicine certificate for Qatar. Is there a place where I can rest without having to leave the airport/customs? …

Doha or Marrakesh for a holiday in mid to late February Hey everyone! My girlfriend and I are looking for a 5-6 days getaway to a place that is a bit warmer than our country of origin. We narrowed it down to the following, and I will tell you our concerns with each, maybe you could help alleviate some of our thoughts: Doha – we were worried that there is not much to do here; the fact that is on the …

Doha airport – long layover thoughts? Hey all, heading from Chicago to Kathmandu on Qatar Airlines in a few wks and stopping over in Doha for 10 hrs. We originally had a 1 hour layover but they canceled that flight and now it’s 10 hrs from 5pm-3am ish. We’re planning on just hanging/trying to sleep/using the PP lounge at the airport but can anyone weigh in? Would it be a decent idea…

1 Day in Doha vs Dubai Hello, I am planning a trip to Cairo next year and debating on flying with Qatar vs Emirates. I would be landing in the evening on Day 1 and have an early morning flight on Day 3. This would be towards the end of February, either 16-18 or 23-25. Qatar Airways: Exclusive hotel rates, $50USD for 2 nights, would be exploring the city independently….

free Doha stopover (Qatar Airways) I booked a flight from the U.S to Amman and I have a 12.5hr layover in Doha (arrive 930pm). I asked the agent on the Qatar Airways chat how I add the free stopover/hotel and he stated that it’s only if there are no connecting flights available within 8hrs or less. He said since there was an available flight with only a 2.5hr layover, that I woul…

Doha Airport Long Layover I have a 12-hour layover at the airport. What can I do to pass time? I have a priority pass but that can only buy me 4 hours at the lounge. Any suggestions? hidden gems or rest areas? I also don’t want fo spend much on airport food. submitted by /u/CrankyOwl22

8 hr layover with young kids at Doha airport. Need help with recommendations. I was going to book oryx lounge but reviews are not great. They seem to overbook and it is always crowded, especially over the weekend. And I don’t think we have enough time to go to and from a hotel outside of airport. Hotel inside the airport does not have rooms for a family of 4, and two rooms gets a bit expensive for us. Need suggestions or …

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Doha Qatar HIA WiFi is the worst? I see some posts saying that it’s fine and others that experience the same as me. I think the WiFi at this airport is god awful. It disconnects all the time and can’t make any WhatsApp, FaceTime, Messenger, etc calls. Is this a problem with the WiFi or my phone or what? My layover is 12 hours and I have tried many locations in every terminal w…

Doha or Dubai – better for layovers Which airport is easier/better/more fun for a layover Dubai or Doha? I am a young female with tattoos travelling solo so partially also taking this into consideration too. Neither option will be a super long layover (2-3hours) so won’t be leaving the airport but curious to know people’s opinions submitted by /u/jnothing24

Doha Transit Tours We land 17:30 in Doha for a 14ish hour layover (depart 8:05). Thinking about doing the 3 hour transit tour. https://www.discoverqatar.qa/transit-exclusive-discover-doha/overview We can probably make the 20:00 or 21:30 one. Anyone have experience with this/Doha? Is it worth it that late at night? Are things open? Ty! submitted by /u/CW_…

What to do in Doha for a few hours in the morning? I have a long stopover in Doha which I am using to get some sleep in a hotel and then I want to go into the city in the morning at around 8-9am and will have time until noon or 1pm. What I have thought what I will visit is the Souq Wafiq, the museum of Islamic arts, the Qatar national museum (although I think I will not go inside, exploring it f…