Flying from London to Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH): What you need to know
London is home to two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from London to Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Expect to be in the air for 6 hours 45 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct London to Doha Hamad International Airport flight.
The timezone in Doha is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of London. Doha Hamad International Airport is located in Doha.
The most popular route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH), with 77 direct weekly services. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from LHR to DOH is the 8:05am Qatar Airways option. If a later flight fits your day better, the last departure is at 9:55pm with Qatar Airways.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from London to DOH.
Flying during a popular month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Get there in one go from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Nonstop flights from London to Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) can be booked from here.
You can book a direct flight from London to Doha Hamad International Airport with Qatar Airways. This popular airline operates services from LHR.
Most travelers prefer to fly with Qatar Airways between LHR and DOH.
With 72.59% of services landing on schedule, British Airways is the top on-time carrier on this route.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to DOH. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometers in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to Doha Hamad International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
78% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider beginning your travels from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) plane ticket with departures from here.
From LGW, direct flights from London to DOH are available with Qatar Airways.
On the LGW to DOH route, Qatar Airways is the airline most travelers rely on.
The carrier with the best on-time performance is Qatar Airways. Its London Gatwick Airport to Doha Hamad International Airport flights land without delay 72.04% of the time.
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from London to Doha Hamad International Airport. Check out these connections between London Gatwick Airport and DOH:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
You can get to LGW from the center of London in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 48 kilometers or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your London to DOH flight? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
The majority of flights that depart London Gatwick Airport get to their destination within the expected time frame. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Book a plane ticket from London to Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) out of London Stansted Airport (STN) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between STN and DOH are:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
STN is roughly 56 kilometers from central London. Driving from the city center to the terminal takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to London Stansted Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Doha Hamad International Airport flight:
STN has an on-time performance rating of 80%. This means most of its flights touch down on schedule and your trip goes off without a hitch.
About Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Consider staying in a hotel close to DOH if you're catching a late flight from London to Doha Hamad International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Get the best deal by booking your ride around one week ahead of your London to Doha Hamad International Airport flight.
Getting from Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) to central Doha
From Doha Hamad International Airport, central Doha is around 19 kilometers away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city center by car.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Right now, AED 620 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Doha Hamad International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 1,268. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get your hands on cheap flights from London to DOH by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
November is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a London to Doha Hamad International Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from London to Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
January is the most popular month for flights from London to Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH). Visit Doha in May if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Book a London to DOH plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Doha to range from 31ºC (88ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Doha Hamad International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Doha
Start your Doha trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Doha Hamad International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Museum of Islamic Art, Souq waqif and Souq Waqif are highlights which should feature on every Doha itinerary.