Travelling from Johannesburg to Hamad International Airport (DOH): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll leave from in Johannesburg. O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Johannesburg to Hamad International Airport (DOH) leaving from here.
8 hours 20 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Johannesburg to Hamad International Airport flight.
Doha is one hour ahead of Johannesburg. Hamad International Airport is located in Doha, which operates on the UTC+3 timezone.
With 16 direct weekly flights between the two airports, O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Hamad International Airport (DOH) is the busiest route. Qatar Airways operates the earliest flight at 8:10am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest departure from JNB to DOH is with Qatar Airways at 8:40pm.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Johannesburg to DOH. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Reach your destination without the detour from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Direct flights from Johannesburg to Hamad International Airport (DOH) operate from here.
Qatar Airways is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Johannesburg to Hamad International Airport leaving from JNB.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Qatar Airways from JNB to DOH.
Qatar Airways stands out as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 90.97% of services arriving on schedule.
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Johannesburg to DOH with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between JNB and DOH include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
The journey from central Johannesburg to JNB takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 29 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near O.R. Tambo International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Johannesburg to Hamad International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of all flights departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% touch down on time at their destination.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Johannesburg to Hamad International Airport. Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is one of the options between Lanseria International Airport and DOH.
HLA is about 48 kilometres from central Johannesburg. It takes 50 minutes or so to reach the airport when driving from the city centre.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Johannesburg to DOH flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Lanseria International Airport:
About Hamad International Airport (DOH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Johannesburg to Hamad International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DOH instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Hamad International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from SAFETY RENT A CAR, Alamo or Budget and explore beyond Doha's main sights.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Johannesburg to Hamad International Airport flight.
Getting from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to central Doha
Hamad International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Doha. How long it'll take to get to the centre by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Travelling by public transport takes around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Hamad International Airport is 248 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 398 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To snap up cheap flights from Johannesburg to DOH, book your plane ticket 11 months ahead of your planned departure.
April is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a Johannesburg to Hamad International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Johannesburg to DOH.
Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Johannesburg to Hamad International Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Johannesburg to Hamad International Airport (DOH). August is the busiest month to travel to Doha. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in April.
When booking your Johannesburg to DOH plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Doha, with temperatures ranging from 31ºC (88ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Hamad International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Doha
Once you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Hamad International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Doha:
There are loads of things to do in Doha when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Make your way to Museum of Islamic Art followed by Souq waqif and Souq Waqif.
Explore more of Qatar
Seek out new adventure by exploring more of Qatar. Abū az̧ Z̧ulūf is around 105 kilometres north-west of Doha and has plenty of exciting things to see, including Abu Dhalouf Beach.
