Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hamad International Airport (DOH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Hamad International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 40 minutes.
Doha's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Doha three hours ahead of London.
Flights from LGW to DOH start from 08:40 — the earliest with Qatar Airways. The latest departure is at 14:55 with Qatar Airways. In total, there are nine weekly London Gatwick Airport to Hamad International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your LGW to DOH flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Qatar Airways has direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Hamad International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Doha — and maybe even more of Qatar if your schedule allows.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Qatar Airways on this route.
With 72.04% of its services arriving as scheduled, Qatar Airways is the most punctual carrier operating LGW to DOH flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Hamad International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LGW and DOH:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
$251 is currently the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Hamad International Airport flight. Return flights start from $528. These prices can change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from LGW to DOH, reserve your journey seven months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Hamad International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LGW to DOH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Hamad International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from LGW arrive at their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near LGW. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Hamad International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Hamad International Airport (DOH)
If you're coming in on a late London Gatwick Airport to Hamad International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near DOH:
Grab a Hamad International Airport rental car and discover Doha and beyond with your own set of wheels. SAFETY RENT A CAR, Alamo and Budget are popular outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Hamad International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to central Doha
From Hamad International Airport, Doha is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Hamad International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Doha in March.
The warmest month in Doha is July, with the temperature ranging between 31ºC (88ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Hamad International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to DOH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of Qatar
Doha is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Qatar waiting to be discovered. About 11 kilometres west of Doha, a visit to Ar Rayyan will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, Qur'anic Botanic Garden and Education City Mosque.
Next up? Make your way to Umm Şalāl Muḩammad. It's roughly 19 kilometres north-west of Doha and boasts highlights like Barzan Towers.




