Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hamad International Airport (DOH): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Hamad International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 35 minutes.
Doha's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Doha three hours ahead of London.
You can choose from 18 weekly London Gatwick Airport to Hamad International Airport flights. The 08:50 departure with Qatar Airways is the earliest flight you can take. Qatar Airways operates the latest service of the day at 14:55.
Leave enough time to make your LGW to DOH flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're traveling during peak periods in general.
Qatar Airways is your gateway to exploring Doha (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Qatar!). Browse the direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Hamad International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Qatar Airways is the airline most travelers choose to fly with on this route.
With 65.52% of its services arriving as scheduled, Qatar Airways is the most punctual carrier operating LGW to DOH flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Hamad International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LGW and DOH:
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Mikonos Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
At the moment, AED 939 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Hamad International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is AED 1,862. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from LGW to DOH by booking at least one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Hamad International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from LGW to DOH.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Hamad International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to London Gatwick Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.26% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometers from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near LGW. Whether you have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Hamad International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Hamad International Airport (DOH)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Gatwick Airport to Hamad International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DOH instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Hamad International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from SAFETY RENT A CAR, Alamo or Budget and experience more of Doha and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Hamad International Airport about one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to central Doha
Hamad International Airport is approximately 14 kilometers from central Doha. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
Getting to the center on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
When to fly to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Hamad International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Doha. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Hamad International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Doha, with temperatures ranging from 31ºC (88ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to DOH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of Qatar
Ar Rayyan is just one of the many cities in Qatar waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Doha. Around 11 kilometers away to the west, top sights here include Green Spine, Barwa Roadside Park and Al Tamyoz HMC camp.
Umm Şalāl Muḩammad is another essential stop in Qatar and is around 19 kilometers north-west of Doha. No trip is complete without dropping by Mosque (1106), Sheikh Nasser bin Jassem al-Thani Mosque and Mosque 1333(م.س ١٣٣٣).
