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Qatar's award-winning gateway connecting the world to Doha.
Opened
2014
Location
Doha, Qatar
Hamad International Airport (DOH) is the primary international airport serving Doha, Qatar, and functions as the global hub for Qatar Airways. Opened in 2014, it replaced the older Doha International Airport and was purpose-built to handle massive passenger volumes and serve as a major transit hub between East and West.
The airport is renowned for its striking architecture, featuring a distinctive terminal design with a vast multi-level concourse, world-class retail and dining, and the iconic Lamp Bear sculpture by Urs Fischer. It consistently ranks among the top airports in the world in Skytrax ratings, having been named the World's Best Airport multiple times.
Hamad International has a design capacity of over 50 million passengers annually, with expansion projects underway to increase this to approximately 70 million passengers. Its strategic location in the Middle East makes it a crucial connecting point for intercontinental travel.
Terminals
The airport operates as a single integrated terminal complex with multiple concourses, including a central terminal building connected to Concourses A, B, C, and D.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to central Doha via the Doha Metro Red Line, taxis, and ride-hailing services, with the metro journey taking approximately 20 minutes to the city center.
Airlines here
Qatar Airways is the primary hub carrier, with numerous international airlines including British Airways, Lufthansa, Emirates, and many others operating services to and from the airport.
Notable facts
- ›Named Skytrax World's Best Airport in 2021, 2022, and 2024.
- ›Home to the iconic 'Lamp Bear' sculpture by Swiss artist Urs Fischer in the main terminal.
- ›Features an indoor swimming pool and spa facility airside for transit passengers.
- ›Replaced Doha International Airport, which had operated since 1959.
- ›Expansion plans aim to raise capacity to approximately 70 million passengers per year.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
