Doha Hamad international airport (DOH), is also known as Doha Airport and New Doha International Airport (NDIA), it is located 5 kilometers to the east of where it is the first Doha Airport in Doha, which is one of the eight municipalities of Qatar.
Where is the airport located?
This airport has been conveniently situated 14 km east of the center of Doha, which takes about 20 to 25-min – drive to get there. And has many entrances in order to provide top-quality service to a wide amount of users.
How many terminals does the Airport have?
Despite being only 1 terminal, it supplies excellent service thanks to the 5 concourses into which it is divided:
- A: Located at the west of the Check-in area and Main Terminal, with 10 passenger gates that are conveniently connected through jet bridges.
- B: Located at the east of the Check-in area providing service to 10 different airlines with 10 passenger gates connected as well through jet bridges.
- C: Has 13 passenger gates connected to different airlines, but only 3 are linked through jet bridges. It is located on the north side of the Check-in area.
- D: Located at the north of the Check-in area, at the end of Concourse C, with 8 passenger gates divided into two sections, 1-4 on the first floor and 20-24 on the ground floor.
- E: Located as well in the north section of the Check-in area, has the same amount of passenger gates as Concourse D on the exact floor locations.
Which airlines fly to and from Doha Hamad airport?
There are 43 different airlines that operate at Doha Hamad International Airport, but only one provides service to over 100 destinations; of course that airline is Qatar Airways.
What is the distance from the airport to the center of Doha?
Doha Hamad International Airport is located 14 km east of the center of Doha, and you may get there through different transportation choices with an estimated time of 20 to 25-min.
Qatar is well known for being an innovative style and elegance country, therefore it is common to see limousines as one of the favorite ways of transportation. Although, if you are looking for a more affordable option you may also consider renting a car, taking a taxi or a bus or even using the Metro.
How much does a taxi cost to and from Doha Hamad Airport?
First of all, you may know that Qatar only accepts their local currency, therefore be prepared to change the money you take from your native country into Qatari Riyals (1QAR = 1 USD).
The average cost of a taxi that takes from Doha Center to the airport is 25 QAR, but it may vary depending on the season and the amount of attendance there is at the moment.
What rental companies are available at Doha Hamad International Airport?
There is a wide variety of rental car providers, you may choose a simple regular car or one of the luxury options.
Al Muftah Rent A Car offers regular and affordable cars that will allow you to stay within your budget, choosing sedan, pickup, or even vans or trucks as an option.
Europcar Rent A Car and Hertz Rent A Car are the most experience car leasing companies in the world, providing service for more than 60 years now; these are great options if you are looking to rent a family sedan type car.
AVIS-Venture Gulf Rent A Car on the other hand provides not only affordable vehicles, but also a wide variety of luxury sport, vans and trucks.
Undoubtebly, Doha Hamad Airport is one of most innovated constructions that exist at the moment, if you are planning to visit Qatar you will find top quality service since the moment you land.
