Flying from Vancouver to Hamad International Airport (DOH): What you need to know
You can choose from a variety of airports when planning your flight from Vancouver to Hamad International Airport (DOH). Explore your options for taking off from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Doha is ten hours ahead of Vancouver. Hamad International Airport is located in Doha, which runs on the UTC+3 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Vancouver to DOH.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is about 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Vancouver to Hamad International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays near Vancouver International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, data shows 71.77% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
With public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in around 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Vancouver to DOH flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The journey to YXX from central Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Vancouver to Hamad International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Abbotsford Airport and head to your check-in counter with time to spare:
Flights that leave from YXX make it to their destination on schedule 67.97% of the time.
About Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Have a late flight from Vancouver to Hamad International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near DOH and shut your eyes sooner:
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Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around one week before your Vancouver to Hamad International Airport flight.
Getting from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to central Doha
Hamad International Airport to central Doha is roughly 8 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
At the moment, 309 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Hamad International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 738 €. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Vancouver to DOH if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Vancouver to Hamad International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Vancouver to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver to Hamad International Airport (DOH). Visit Doha in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Doha is July, with temperatures ranging between 31ºC (88ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your Vancouver to DOH plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Vancouver to Hamad International Airport in January when temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Doha
After booking your flight from Vancouver to Hamad International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Doha:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Museum of Islamic Art, Souq waqif and Souq Waqif are top sights which should feature on any good Doha itinerary.
Explore more of Qatar
Seek out new adventure and see more of Qatar. Abū az̧ Z̧ulūf is around 105 kilometres north-west of Doha and is full of exciting things to see, including Abu Dhalouf Beach.
