Travelling from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Asmara International Airport (ASM): what you need to know
Doha and Asmara are in the UTC+3 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
To ensure you get on your DOH to ASM flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hamad International Airport to Asmara International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DOH and ASM:
Dubai Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Asmara International Airport (ASM)
$293 is the best price for a one-way Hamad International Airport to Asmara International Airport flight. Return flights start from $504. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from DOH to ASM, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Hamad International Airport to Asmara International Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from DOH to ASM by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Hamad International Airport to Asmara International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Hamad International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 83.59% of flights that take off from DOH reach their destination without delay.
Hamad International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Doha. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near DOH? If you've booked an early flight from Hamad International Airport to Asmara International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Asmara International Airport (ASM)
Consider checking in to Crystal Hotel after arriving from your Hamad International Airport to Asmara International Airport flight. It's a quick drive from ASM and a good option if you'd like to relax as soon as possible.
Getting from Asmara International Airport (ASM) to central Asmara
Asmara International Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Asmara. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Asmara International Airport (ASM)
June is the most popular month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Asmara International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Asmara in April.
The warmest month in Asmara is June, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Hamad International Airport to Asmara International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from DOH to ASM in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.
Explore more of Eritrea
Massawa is just one of the many places in Eritrea waiting to be explored after you've seen Asmara. Around 64 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Covered Bazaar, Sahaba Mosque and Old railway station.
Another major destination in Eritrea, Mek'erka is around 19 kilometres north of Asmara. Set aside time for highlights including Azien.