Flying from Melbourne to Hamad International Airport (DOH): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Hamad International Airport (DOH) departing from here.
Take off on a direct Melbourne to Hamad International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 14 hours 20 minutes.
Hamad International Airport is located in Doha. The city runs on the UTC+3 timezone and is eight hours behind Melbourne.
The busiest route is from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Hamad International Airport (DOH), with 16 direct weekly services. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from MEL to DOH is the 3:15pm Qatar Airways service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 11:45pm with Qatar Airways.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Melbourne to DOH.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You can take a direct flight from Melbourne to Hamad International Airport (DOH) departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Qatar Airways is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Melbourne to Hamad International Airport jetting out of MEL.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between MEL and DOH is Qatar Airways.
Qatar Airways shines when it comes to on-time performance. A reliable 85.95% of its services on this route complete the journey on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to DOH. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these airports:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Perth Airport (PER)
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Hamad International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 67.71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Fit a stopover into your itinerary at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD). It's a key transfer point for flights from Melbourne to Hamad International Airport (DOH) leaving Avalon Airport.
You can get to AVV from central Melbourne in approximately 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Relax before your Melbourne to DOH flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
The majority of flights that leave Avalon Airport get to their destination as expected. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Hamad International Airport (DOH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Hamad International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DOH instead:
Explore without limits with a Hamad International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from SAFETY RENT A CAR, Alamo or Budget and experience more of Doha and beyond.
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Melbourne to Hamad International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to central Doha
Hamad International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Doha. The time it takes to get there in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
It takes roughly 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Hamad International Airport is 321 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 598 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to DOH, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Melbourne to Hamad International Airport ticket.
Stay on top of deals for plane tickets from Melbourne to DOH by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Bag the best deal on a flight from Melbourne to Hamad International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
April is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Hamad International Airport (DOH), while August is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to visit Doha based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Melbourne 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).
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Hamad International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Doha
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Hamad International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Doha:
You'll find loads of terrific things to do in Doha when you're in the mood to sightsee. Make your way to Museum of Islamic Art followed by Souq waqif and Souq Waqif.
Explore more of Qatar
Take your travels further and dive deeper into Qatar. Abū az̧ Z̧ulūf is around 105 kilometres north-west of Doha and has no shortage of exciting things to see, including Abu Dhalouf Beach.
