Qatar
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Legal Disclaimer Last Update 19-Aug-12Doha (DOH):
Website: Qatar Airport
Location: 5 km/3 Miles S of the City.
Airport Overview: In addition to the regular passenger terminal, Qatar Airways has recently opened a Premium class terminal, solely for passengers travelling in their first and business cabins. It is a short distance away from the main terminal.
On Foot: It is possible to walk to Doha in about 40 mins.
By Taxi: To Doha city centre bus station ~QAR 25. To the main hotel area in the city ~QAR 35. Transport in Qatar is generally safe and there is no need to tip.
| By Limo: | |
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| General: | Limousine cars are available from the airport to any place in Doha for costs in the range QAR 30-75 QR. Kirwa (Rent) cars characterized by their green and lead colors are also available. Transport in Qatar is generally safe and there is no need to tip. |
| By Bus: | |
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| Bus #119 to Al Wakra & Doha: | Route 119: Al Ghanim Bus Station - Airport Terminal - Rus Abu Funtas - Al Wakra Fire Station - Al Wakra South. Timings: Buses leave the airport terminal heading to Al Ghanim Bus Station Sun-Thu every hour 0550-2350. Friday every hour 0650-2350. Buses leave the airport terminal heading to Al Wakra Sun-Thu every hour 0545-2245 & 2340. Fridays every ~60 mins 0542-2342. Travel Times: To Al Ghanim Bus Station 15 mins. To Al Wakra ~30 mins. Cost: QAR 3. |
| Bus #109 to Al Wakra & Doha: | Bus route 109 passes close to the airport but does not call at the terminal. Cost: QAR 3. |
| Hotel Buses: | There are a number of 5 star hotels in Doha, such as the Sheraton, Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Intercontinental and Four Seasons which run buses for passengers to and from Doha Airport. |
| Rental Cars: | |
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| On-Airport Rental Car Providers: | Rental car desks can be found as you exit customs: AVIS, Budget, EUROPCAR, HERTZ, Mustafawi, Thrifty & eSixT. |
Car Parking: There are 900 parking spaces outside the departure and arrival halls. In addition there are covered short term parking spaces that cost between QAR 4 and QAR 96 per day. There is a long term car park which costs QAR 2 per hour or QAR 45 per day.
Baggage Storage: Left luggage facilities are reported to be available.
Airport Website: www.dohaairport.com
Airport Tel No: +974 462 2222.
Updated Jan11 Graham. Visited Airport
