Hamad International Airport expects to witness an increase in incoming passenger traffic during the period from January 2 to 5, 2025, so we would like to provide a set of important tips and guidelines for a smooth and comfortable travel experience. Easy steps to claim baggage
It is preferable to place fragile and breakable items in the middle of the hard luggage to avoid damage. To seamlessly navigate through the baggage claim area, QR codes are available to provide passengers with information on baggage belts along with flight information display panels. Please note that oversized checked baggage and other items such as wheelchairs and child seats will arrive separately in the A and B belts.
Passengers are advised to retain their baggage tags until leaving the baggage claim area and to check the tags before collecting them.
Important instructions for using parking lots when receiving passengers: The airport provides many options to facilitate passenger reception operations:
Special instructions for the side sidewalk area: Please do not leave vehicles unattended on the arrival hall sidewalk to avoid causing congestion, security violations, or vehicle towing. For longer passenger drop-off times, it is recommended to use short-term parking.
Special rates for long-term parking: The airport offers discounted rates for long-term parking in short-term parking, which is available by advance reservation only and can be accessed through the parking page on the website.
Other ways to reach the city
Hamad International Airport offers multiple transportation options to facilitate access to the city: Buses and taxis: Bus and taxi areas are located on both sides of the arrivals area, where travelers are advised to use authorized taxis to benefit from high standards of service and a strictly enforced lost and found policy. Pre-booking of taxis is also easily available through the “Karwa Taxi” application, ensuring incoming travelers smooth access to the various areas of Doha. Taxis will also be located on the outside lane next to the arrivals hall platform.
Hamad International Airport Metro Station is located near the airport building. It is a short walking distance from the building and is connected to famous places around the city. Starting January 1, 2025, the airport metro station’s operating hours will start from 5:00 am to 1:00 am on Saturdays to Thursdays, and from 9:00 am to 1:00 am on Fridays. For more information about this, please refer to the Doha Metro website.
Hamad International Airport provides more than 20 companies providing car rental services, which are available near the arrival building. To enhance the experience of travelers through the airport, the customer service team at Hamad International Airport is keen to welcome all travelers arriving to the best airport in the world, and they are always ready to provide assistance at any point of the arrival process. The HIAQatar Mobile application is an additional service to provide directions to places and provide information.
