Airport
Doha International Airport
IATA Code: DOHLocation: The airport is three miles (5km) from Doha.
Time: GMT +3.
Contacts: Tel: +974 4462 2999.
Transfer between terminals: There is only one regular passenger terminal at the Doha International Airport, however there is a Premium Class Terminal first and business class passengers. The Premium Class Terminal is a short walk away from the main terminal building.
Transfer to the city: A limousine service is available from the airport with rates from QR30 to QR75 for anywhere in Doha. Most of the larger city hotels provide a courtesy shuttle service for guests to and from the airport. Taxis to the city centre cost QR5 and bus routes 49 and 94 run via the airport, a bus to the city centre costs QR2. Rental cars are available at the kiosks as you exit customs.
Taxis: Orange and white metered taxis are available outside the airport, charging about QR50 to the city centre.
Car rental: Avis, Thrifty, Budget, Sixt, Europcar and Hertz car rental companies have desks in the arrivals hall.
Facilities: Facilities at the airport include ATMs, bureaux de change, a 24-hour post office, wireless Internet access, restaurants, snack bars, male and female mosques and a duty-free shop. The airport also has a premium terminal for business and first-class passengers. The Qatar Airways Oryx Lounge is available to business and first-class passengers. Economy-class passengers can access these facilities at a charge of QR140. The Oryx Lounge includes a business centre, meeting rooms, internet access, wi-fi accessibility, shower facilities, cloak room, nursery room and food and beverage shops.
Parking: There are short and long-term parking bays available outside the departures and arrivals halls.
Departure tax: None.
Website: www.dohaairport.com
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Doha
Doha is the beautiful capital of Qatar, located on the Persian Gulf and home to the majority of the country's population. In 2006 the city hosted the world's largest Asian Games yet, and has since continued to thrive. Doha has a very laid-back atmosphere and is a good base from which to explore the rest of the country. This destination is also renown for being safe and clean. As a cultural and commercial centre, the city offers plenty of things to see and do including shopping and dining, or simply relaxing on its gorgeous coast or bay area. The Government House is one of the most prominent landmarks and the National Museum, housed in a splendid Arabian palace, was opened in 1975. Doha's modern seaport, airport and telephone links make it very accessible to visitors, supported by a strong economical base derived from petroleum exports and shrimp processing, as well as finance and administration businesses. Hotels are being refurbished across the city, making this a fantastic destination for travellers.
With the awarding of the 2022 FIFA World Cup to Qatar, Doha is sure to become even more of a tourist haven, as infrastructure is improved and new tourist attractions are established.
