Flying from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) to Hamad International Airport (DOH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Hamad International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 13 hours 25 minutes.
Doha is eight hours ahead of Atlanta and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
You can choose from seven weekly Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Hamad International Airport flights. The 19:30 departure with Qatar Airways is the earliest flight you can take. Qatar Airways operates the latest service of the day at 20:45.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ATL to DOH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Doha (and then seeing more of Qatar!) is a cinch with Qatar Airways. This popular carrier has direct flights from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Hamad International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Qatar Airways on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers ATL to DOH flights is Qatar Airways. Its services land as scheduled 79.71% of the time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Hamad International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between ATL and DOH include:
London Heathrow Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Boston Logan International Airport
Handy information about Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
The address for ATL is 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
Of all flights leaving Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport from central Atlanta, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Hamad International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near ATL:
Arriving at Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Reserve a hotel close to DOH if you have a late Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Hamad International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Hamad International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from SAFETY RENT A CAR, Alamo or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Doha and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Hamad International Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
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 reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Hamad International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Doha in March.
When reserving your flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Hamad International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Doha, with temperatures ranging from 31ºC (88ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ATL 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 has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Qatar you should also see. About 11 kilometres west of Doha, a visit to Ar Rayyan will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, Qur'anic Botanic Garden and Education City Mosque.
Another favourite stop in Qatar, Umm Şalāl Muḩammad is located around 19 kilometres north-west of Doha. Plan to visit highlights including Barzan Towers.







