Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hamad International Airport (DOH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Hamad International Airport is 6 hours 45 minutes.
Doha is three hours ahead of London and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Each week, there are 73 London Heathrow Airport to Hamad International Airport flights. If you want to jet off as soon as possible, jump on the 08:05 Qatar Airways flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 21:55 with Qatar Airways.
Your LHR to DOH flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Qatar Airways is your ticket to exploring Doha (and maybe even some other great parts of Qatar!). Browse the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Hamad International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Qatar Airways is the top choice for travellers on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates LHR to DOH flights is British Airways. Its services land without delay 72.59% of the time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Hamad International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LHR and DOH include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Zurich Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Hamad International Airport flight is 259 €. A return ticket right now is 449 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from LHR to DOH, book your journey six months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Hamad International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
Landing cheap flights from LHR to DOH is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new deal comes up.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Hamad International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 78% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Hamad International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to LHR:
Arriving at Hamad International Airport (DOH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Heathrow Airport to Hamad International Airport flight. Stay at 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.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Hamad International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
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 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 London Heathrow Airport to Hamad International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Doha in March.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Hamad International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Doha during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 31ºC (88ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to DOH in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of Qatar
Ar Rayyan is just one of the many cities in Qatar waiting to be explored after you've seen Doha. Around 11 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, Qur'anic Botanic Garden and Education City Mosque.
Next? Head for Umm Şalāl Muḩammad. It's around 19 kilometres north-west of Doha and features highlights like Barzan Towers.