DOH Doha Hamad International Airport Guide for 2026
Terminals, the new ORC concourse, customs, transit hotels, and how to track every Qatar Airways flight in and out of Hamad in 2026.
Quick facts
Hamad International Airport (DOH / OTHH) is Qatar Airways' single hub and one of the most-awarded airports in the world. The terminal is laid out as a long central concourse with two satellite piers.
- Single terminal, three concourses A/B/C/D/E and the new ORC (Orchard) central plaza opened in 2022.
- Time zone: Asia/Qatar (AST, UTC+3, no DST)
- Visa: US/UK/EU/CA/AU passport holders get free 30-day visa-free entry on arrival.
Connections
DOH is one of the world's smoothest connecting airports for Qatar Airways. Minimum legal transfer is 45 minutes; plan 75+ minutes if you're moving between A/B and D/E concourses, especially for large A380/A350 wave banks.
Lounges
- Al Mourjan Business Lounge — the famous "garden" lounge, expanded 2023.
- Al Safwa First Lounge — pinnacle premium experience for Qsuite First.
- Plaza Premium — Priority Pass option.
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Frequently asked
Does Qatar offer a free stopover in Doha?+
Yes. The Qatar Airways Stopover program offers from-USD-equivalent hotel nights to passengers transiting through Doha on a single ticket; rates and availability vary.
Is DOH 24-hour open?+
Yes. Lounges, restaurants, and most retail run 24/7 to accommodate the night-wave bank.
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