Doha Transportation

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In July 2012 I flew to Doha with Qatar Airways from Frankfurt in Germany. Doha's International Airport is located only about 4 km south of the city centre.

As it can't handle the ever increasing number of passengers anymore, especially transit passagers, the airport is planned to be replaced in 2013 by the New Doha International Airport (NDIA), which then can be found another 4 km south.

The airport seems to be served by public bus #119 at least hourly. Another option is of course taking a taxi, but most major hotels also offer shuttle services to and from the airport. A taxi to the city centre should set you back approximately 40 QAR.

Website: http://www.dohaairport.com/

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Doha's city centre along the Corniche can still conveniently be explored on foot, although during the summer months most people don't really walk longer distances outside. Life then happens inside in air conditioned places.

Although I haven't really used public transport in Doha, I noticed that a network of public buses exists and therefore this info might be helpful to other travellers.

Since 2004 Qatar's public bus service is run by the company Mowasalat. Fares for buses within the city are 3 QAR, to outlying districts like Al-Rayyan 4 QAR and to any other city in Qatar up to 9 QAR.

Website: http://www.mowasalat.com/

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Doha airport is great for a quick stopover, which you will do if flying Qatar airways. Even in the middle of the night all shops and restaurants are open. Of course I went to Costa. Money wasn't a problem as the airport take US dollars as well as Qatar riyal.

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Trapped in Doha Airport? Long layover, but not enough time to get out of the Airport? Or do you just want to look cool being greeted at the Arrivals Hall with your name on a sign held by a beautiful young lady. And you get to jump the entire queue at Security! If that was not all, you get all the food and drink you want, comfortable sofas, free internet services and you can sleep stretched out. The price is economical as well.

The Bad Part

• They do not make it easy to book. The booking form is hellish and you have to send a copy of your Credit Card, front and back!

AND…..

• NO ALCOHOL. How bizarre. You can buy loads in Duty Free which is all of 3 meters from the door. Sneak it in. I did. Just watch out. Some staff enforce the rules more that others! And they do not have a corkscrew for wine.

PLEASE NOTE: You can book the Lounge even if you fly Economy

Qatar airways is one of the worlds fastest growing airlines and a major reason why Qatar is growing as a tourist destination.
It's a very nice airline with brilliant service onboard and they serve an increasing number of destinations worldwide.
Qatar Airways might be an arab airline with many arab features, which is something i personally like, but they are also making sure to be an international airline catering to everyone, so you get your beer and wine for free there aswell as your mecca finder.
This is really a nice airline that i can only recommend.

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I flew from London to Bali return on Qatar Airways, changing planes at Doha. The check in was quick and easy, all the flights were on time and the connections in Doha went smoothly.

The crew on the flight were friendly and attentive. Inflight entertainment was excellant with a wide range of TV, movies and music on demand.

We have an office there, so someone from ym firm travels there almost all the time. They will usually take it. They will obviously always take an International Driver's license. But whatever you do, do not rent a car from Hertz in Doha. I am a Hertz Gold Member, but I will never rent from them again, and my company is seriously thinking of taking them off of our list of acceptable rentals. In Doha, they have a policy of overcharging their customer with all osrts of erroneous charges. See my posting of "Do Not Rent a Car from Hertz in Doha"

This has been my first time travelling with Qatar airways. To be honest, I have been a bit disappointed as, I heard so many excellent comments about it. Flights were all ok, but nothing more than standard. What instead impressed me was the small stick you can put on your seat asking to be awaked for meals or not to be disturbed, this is the first time I see something like that and I loved the idea.