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Home  >  World  > Middle East  > Qatar

Travel - International

AIR: Gulf Air (GF) and Qatar Airways (QR) are the major airlines serving Qatar.

Approximate flight times: From Doha to London is 8 hours 25 minutes. There are no direct flights from the USA. It would be necessary to fly via a European destination such as Frankfurt/M, London or Amsterdam.

International airports: Doha (DOH) is 8km (5 miles) southeast of the city (travel time – 25 minutes). Taxis are available to the city with official rates displayed. Facilities include car hire (Budget and Hertz), banks, restaurant and a duty-free shop.

Departure tax: None.

SEA: The main international ports are Doha and Umm Said. The traffic is mostly commercial, but some passenger lines call at Doha.

ROAD: Access is possible via both the UAE and Saudi Arabia, but the main international route from Saudi Arabia is unreliable and often impassable during the rainy season.


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