Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hamad International Airport (DOH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Hamad International Airport is 6 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Doha is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of London.
You can choose from 70 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Hamad International Airport flights. The 08:05 departure with Qatar Airways is the earliest flight available. Qatar Airways operates the latest service of the day at 21:55.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your LHR to DOH flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
British Airways is your gateway to discovering Doha (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Qatar!). Check out the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Hamad International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is British Airways.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier operating LHR to DOH flights, with 66.85% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Hamad International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LHR and DOH:
Zurich Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Venice Marco Polo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
$303 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Hamad International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $691. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from LHR to DOH, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Hamad International Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Hamad International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near LHR:
Arriving at Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Consider booking a hotel near DOH if you're taking a late London Heathrow Airport to Hamad International Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Hamad International Airport rental car and explore Doha and beyond with your own set of wheels. SAFETY RENT A CAR, Alamo and Budget are top outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Hamad International Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to central Doha
From Hamad International Airport, Doha is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Hamad International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Doha. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Hamad International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Doha, with the temperature ranging from 31ºC (88ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to DOH in January if you like travelling in 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 parts of Qatar you should also see. Around 11 kilometres west of Doha, a visit to Ar Rayyan will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Green Spine, Barwa Roadside Park and Al Tamyoz HMC camp.
Umm Şalāl Muḩammad is another standout destination in Qatar and is around 19 kilometres north-west of Doha. No journey is complete without seeing Mosque (1106), Sheikh Nasser bin Jassem al-Thani Mosque and Mosque 1333(م.س ١٣٣٣).