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Hamad International Airport

Hamad International Airport is Qatar’s main transit hub offering an unforgettable experience as soon as you arrive. Operated by the multi-award-winning Qatar Airways, it’s brimming with art, high-end shopping, delicious dining, a vast tropical garden and much more.

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Hamad International Airport

Named after the previous Emir of Qatar, Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Hamad International Airport first opened in 2014. Today, the airport serves 48 airlines and provides connectivity to over 190 destinations worldwide. It has the capacity to welcome over 58 million passengers a year.

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How HIA evolved to the world’s best airport

HIA is known for its swooping wave-like curves and tranquil atmosphere. The terminal and concourses, designed by the architecture firm HOK, offers a seamless experience from check-in and immigration to baggage claims. It has been named the World’s Best Airport three times (2021, 2022 and 2024), praised by the Skytrax Awards as the most architecturally significant terminal complex in the world, as well as being the most luxurious. In 2024, it also won awards for the World’s Best Airport Shopping and the Best Airport in the Middle East.

5 reasons that make HIA the best airport in the world

Hamad International Airport is an extraordinary destination – a playground of discovery that offers world-renowned art, luxurious shopping, tranquil spaces and fun for kids. 

ORCHARD: A tropical masterpiece

ORCHARD is a sanctuary of calm inside the airport. This 6,000 sqm indoor tropical garden includes over 300 trees and over 25,000 plants and shrubs sourced from sustainable forests around the world. It also boasts a 575 sqm water feature, which is an aquatic plant-filled sustainable bio pond.

ORCHARD is illuminated with natural light through a grid shell roof, with performance glass to control and filter the light required to maintain a rainforest of mature trees. Relax on the ‘grass’, admire the view from elevated walkways or grab a coffee from one of the open air coffee shops nearby.

Unwind…or get active

Visit the Vitality Wellbeing and Fitness Centre at the Oryx Hotel, where you can take a dip in the 25-metre swimming pool, work out at the gym, enjoy playtime at the golf simulator and squash court, or visit the tranquil spa.

The airport also offers sleep ’n fly lounges and showers, and a Be Relax Spa. There are quiet rooms for passengers to rest and a variety of lounges. A multi-sensory lounge caters to children with autism and other special needs.

Indulgent shopping and dining 

With over 200 retail and dining outlets, Hamad International Airport offers an unparallelled experience. Along with high-end boutiques like Tag Heuer, Fendi and Dior, you can also browse Souq Al Matar. Built like a traditional Qatari souq, you can shop, dine, and experience a taste of Qatar without having to leave the airport. 

Go on a global art tour 

Doha’s airport is known for having a stunning art gallery, with over 30 larger-than-life displays. ‘Lamp Bear’ by Urs Fischer is the most famous, followed by Jean-Michel Othoniel’s ‘COSMOS’ and KAWS’ ‘Small Lie’. Near the passenger train is ‘A Message of Peace to the World’ by Qatar-based Iraqi artist Ahmed Al Bahrani. Also look out for art pieces by Tom Otterness, Keith Haring, Damien Hirst and Jenny Holzer. 

Fun entertainment for families

Kids will love exploring the many activity nodes at the airport. Each one offers televisions, internet browsing, toys, mini-rides and climbing frames. There are five activity nodes inside the passenger terminal: one each in Concourse A and Concourse B, and three in Concourse C.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Hamad International Airport offers a free high-speed wi-fi service throughout the airport. By choosing #HIAQatar, passengers can connect for up to four hours and can reconnect after the time has lapsed.

There are multiple ATMs located around Hamad International Airport, many of which dispense cash in multiple currencies. There are also foreign exchange stores located across the passenger terminal building.

Yes, in case of an emergency, call +974 4010 9222 to contact the airport medical team. There are two fully-equipped and well-staffed medical centres, open 24/7, serving the passenger terminal. One is located in the Arrivals hall just before the Passport Control area, while the other is in the Departures hall near the Check-in area. Just follow the signs, ask at an information desk or use the airport map to find your way.

If you misplaced something at Hamad International Airport, contact the nearest Information Desk or email the Lost Property Office with a full description of the lost item including the brand/model and colour, your flight number and date, time and the possible location where it was lost and a photo of the item, if possible. Email: contact-us@hamadairport.com.qa 

Currently luggage storage for hand luggage isn’t available at Hamad International Airport.

The airport offers many interactive play areas and family-friendly facilities such as diaper changing stations. There are five activity nodes inside the passenger terminal: one each in Concourse A and Concourse B, and three in Concourse C.

Hamad International Airport offers barrier-free access and specially designed facilities for passengers requiring special assistance. The network of elevators, escalators, ramps, walkways and passenger train offers simple access to passengers with reduced mobility. There are adapted check-in counters, dedicated lounges and washrooms, free wheelchairs and reserved car parking also available.

Generally, only service dogs are allowed to accompany you in the passenger cabin. All other service animals must travel as checked baggage. Before starting your journey from Doha onwards, please consult your airline for the latest rules and regulations and the necessary documentation. All pets traveling via Hamad International Airport can enjoy the comfort of a dedicated live animal facility while they wait for their connecting or departing flights. This is a secure and climate-controlled environment that is supervised by trained animal handlers.

Hamad International Airport offers a range of transport options, from car hire to taxis and bus services, plus plenty of short-term parking. Read more about getting around in Qatar.

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