Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Hamad International Airport (DOH): what you need to know
Around 12 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Hamad International Airport.
The timezone in Doha is UTC+3, which is seven hours ahead of New York.
Take your pick of 27 weekly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Hamad International Airport flights. The 00:20 departure with Qatar Airways is the earliest you can take. Qatar Airways operates the latest service of the day at 22:00.
To ensure you get on your JFK to DOH flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Qatar Airways offers direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Hamad International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Doha — and maybe even more of Qatar if you have time.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Qatar Airways.
The most punctual carrier that offers JFK to DOH flights is Qatar Airways. Its services land as planned 69.46% of the time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Hamad International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between JFK and DOH include:
London Gatwick Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Hamad International Airport flight is 232 €. A round-trip fare right now is 539 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from JFK to DOH by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Hamad International Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from JFK to DOH.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Hamad International Airport.
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Of the flights that depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near JFK. Whether you've booked an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Hamad International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Hamad International Airport (DOH)
If you're landing on a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Hamad International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near DOH:
Travel at your own speed with a Hamad International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from SAFETY RENT A CAR, Alamo or Budget and discover more of Doha and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Hamad International Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to central Doha
Hamad International Airport to the centre of Doha has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It typically takes 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
August is the most popular month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Hamad International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Doha in April.
Lock in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Hamad International Airport for July if you want to explore Doha during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 31ºC (88ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from JFK to DOH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of Qatar
Ar Rayyan is just one of the many cities in Qatar waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Doha. Around 11 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Green Spine, Barwa Roadside Park and Al Tamyoz HMC camp.
Around 19 kilometres north-west of Doha, Umm Şalāl Muḩammad is another essential stop in Qatar. Start your sightseeing at Mosque (1106), Sheikh Nasser bin Jassem al-Thani Mosque and Mosque 1333(م.س ١٣٣٣).