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.
How to get there?
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Book a bus ticket
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Call a Karwa taxi: +974 800 8294
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World’s best airport
HIA won the Skytrax award in 2024 for the third time.
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World-class shopping & dining
Choose from over 200 retail and dining outlets.
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Relax in a tropical garden
Surrounded by fountains, lush plants and walkways.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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The Qatar stopover experience
Discover the best of Qatar, whether you have a few hours to spare or a few days. It’s a fascinating place to explore on the way to your holiday destination.
Qatar offers visa-free travel for 102 countries
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Visa required
Apply for an A2 Entry Visa on the Hayya portal.
Visa on Arrival, Discover Qatar Hotel reservation required
Book your (visa-on-arrival eligible) hotel stay on Discover Qatar before you travel; and pay your Visa fee (QAR 100) at the airport. Or apply online in advance for Hayya A2 visa.
Visa on arrival
Get your visa on arrival for a fee (QAR 100) at the airport.Alternatively, apply for your Hayya visa online – choose A2 visa.
Visa on arrival, Discover Qatar Hotel reservation required
Book your Discover Qatar accommodation before travel to get your visa on arrival, alternatively, you can apply online for a Hayya A2 Entry Visa in advance.
Enter visa-free
The visitor's passport must be valid for at least three months from the date of arrival in Qatar and must hold a confirmed hotel booking on arrival.
Visa required
Apply for an A3 Entry Visa on the Hayya portal.
Visa on Arrival, Discover Qatar Hotel reservation required
Book your (visa-on-arrival eligible) hotel stay on Discover Qatar before you travel; and pay your Visa fee (QAR 100) at the airport. Or apply online in advance for Hayya A3 visa.
Visa on arrival
Get your visa on arrival for a fee (QAR 100) at the airport.
Alternatively, apply for your Hayya visa online – choose A3 visa.
Visa on arrival, Discover Qatar Hotel reservation required
Book your Discover Qatar accommodation before travel to get your visa on arrival, alternatively, you can apply online for a Hayya A3 Entry Visa in advance..
Visa on arrival
Confirmed round ticket is required.
The visitor's passport must be valid for at least three months from the date of arrival in Qatar.
Visa on Arrival
The visitor’s passport must be valid for at least three months from the date of entry in Qatar and must hold a confirm hotel booking.
U.S citizens will receive a visa valid for two years, or until the passport expires, whichever comes first enabling multiple entries, with each stay up to 90 days.
Visa required
Apply for an A1 Entry Visa on the Hayya portal. You will also require a hotel reservation during the application process.
Once your visa is approved you will be asked to pay the visa fee.
Visa on arrival
Get your visa on arrival for a fee (QAR 100) at the airport. Alternatively, apply for your Hayya visa online – choose A1 visa.
Visa on Arrival, Discover Qatar Hotel reservation required
Book your (visa-on-arrival eligible) hotel stay on Discover Qatar before you travel; and pay your Visa fee (QAR 100) at the airport. Or apply online in advance for Hayya A1 visa.
Enter visa-free or get easy access with Hayya
Enter visa-free OR apply now for a Hayya A1 Entry Visa.
The visitor's passport must be valid for at least three months from the date of arrival in Qatar.
Book Discover Qatar accommodation before you travel to get your Entry Visa on arrival.
Book your Visa on Arrival hotel on the Discover Qatar website before you travel.
Then, you can either get your Entry Visa at the airport OR apply now for a Hayya A1 Entry Visa and skip the paperwork when you land.
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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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