Hamad International Airport

Free short-term parking on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at Hamad International Airport

Free short-term parking on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at Hamad International Airport until the 16th of August

Hamad International Airport (HIA) has announced that it is giving free short-term parking on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00 pm to 07:30 am until the 16th of August.

Posted on HIA Instagram – “For a pleasant experience when picking up your loved ones from #HIAQatar, short-term parking is free from 10 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. each Friday, Saturday and Sunday, until the 16th of August.”

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July 26, 2021 Comments (0)

Hamad International Airport implements newly modified procedures to enter Qatar based on the categorization of arriving passengers

Hamad International Airport (HIA) implements newly modified procedures to enter Qatar based on the categorization of arriving passengers

Hamad International Airport (HIA) implements newly modified procedures to enter Qatar based on the categorization of arriving passengers, following the gradual lifting of COVID-19 restrictions across Qatar. HIA has customised its procedures based on the categorization of arriving passengers, hence ensuring a smooth return to the country. Following has been announced on HIA Website:

  • Group One: Qatari citizens, their spouses and children, permanent residency holders.
  • Group Two: includes vulnerable passengers that have certain identified medical conditions or are aged 55 and above.
  • Group Three: passengers arriving from ‘low-risk countries’
  • Group Four: passengers arriving from ‘high-risk countries’

Please visit the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) website to see the latest list of countries classified as high and low-risk of COVID-19.

EHTERAZ Mobile App & Thermal Screening

All arriving passengers will be thermally screened at the airport. Passengers must have the EHTERAZ mobile application downloaded and installed on a smartphone which requires a SIM card. Volunteers are available to help set up passengers with the EHTERAZ App. Smartphones and SIM cards are also available for purchase at the airport.

Health Assessment Form & Quarantine Pledge Agreement

All passengers must also fill out a health assessment form and sign a quarantine pledge agreement, preferably filled prior to arrival into Doha and submitted upon arrival.

Quarantine Hotel | High Risk Countries

Passengers arriving from ‘high-risk countries’ will proceed to immigration whilst presenting their hotel booking to the immigration officer. Once all arrival formalities have been completed, passengers will be transported to their quarantine hotel with Discover Qatar.

Swab Testing | Home Quarantine

All other arriving passengers will be diverted to designated airport testing facilities where they will receive swab tests. Once testing is complete, passengers will then proceed to immigration for entry processing. Those passengers can use private transportation to their home quarantine. The airport’s taxi pavilion is also available.

Other COVID-19 Safety Procedures

HIA has planned and executed comprehensive COVID-19 safety procedures, keeping every passenger journey in mind whether they are arriving, departing, or transferring through the five-star airport.

To ensure the health and wellbeing of its staff and passengers, HIA introduced a series of unprecedented measures including the implementation of robotics and advanced thermal screening helmets.

The five-star airport is keen on the safety of its passengers and employees and are continuously cleaning and disinfecting all high contact areas every 10-15 minutes. Hand sanitisers are also readily available for passengers at key locations across the airport. The airport maintains 1.5m social distancing across all passenger touchpoints around the airport, through floor markings, signage, and distance seating.

Source: dohahamadairport.com | Image Credit: @HIAQatar

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August 14, 2020 Comments (0)

Air India Express to operate special flights to Doha from India – Kochi to Doha | Kozhikode to Doha

Air India Express to operate special flights to Doha from India – Kochi to Doha | Kozhikode to Doha

Air India Express announced that, the airline will operate special flights to Doha from Kochi and Kozhikode. IX 475 from Kochi to Doha. The flight IX 373 will operate on May 10 between Kozhikode and Doha.

Air India Express opens booking for these flights. Bookings can be made after checking whether the passenger fall under the approved category to travel. Eligibility to travel on these special flights must be checked at both departure and arrival (Doha) destination before you make the booking.

Only permanent residents can travel on these special flights, according to Air India.

The airline will operate IX 475 from Kochi to Doha, IX 395 from Kochi to Kuwait, IX 443 Kochi to Muscat, IX 682 from Tiruchirappalli to Kuala Lumpur and the flight IX 183 will operate from Delhi to Sharjah.

Very few passengers are travelling from India to other destinations where special flights are operated. It is noted that just one passenger travelled from India to Singapore in a flight departed recently.

Air India Express operates repatriation flights from Doha to few Indian destinations to bring back the Indians stranded abroad.

Source Credit: With Inputs from CNBC TV18

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Air India Express to commence Tiruchirappalli and Doha direct flight from 31 March 2020

Air India Express to commence Tiruchirappalli and Doha direct flight from 31 March 2020

Air India Express India’s budget airline added a new direct flight route from Doha to Tiruchirapalli. Many who travel to Trichy from Doha must take a transit to reach Tiruchirapalli. With the new direct route, Air India Express travelers can reach Trichy directly from Doha in less than 5 hours.

It is scheduled to commence this new direct flight on 31st March 2020. According to its website, it is available thrice a week (every Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays)

Here are the flight details:

  • IX 673 – Depart from Hamad International Airport (HIA) at 04.40 am and reach Tiruchirappalli at 11.55 am (IST)
  • IX 674 – Depart from Tiruchirappalli at 1.30 am (IST) and reach Doha at 3.40 am (local time)

Bookings are already underway on the airline’s website.

February 13, 2020 Comments (0)

Free short term parking at Hamad International Airport until 6th January 2020

Free short term parking at Hamad International Airport until 6th January 2020

Hamad International Airport (HIA) has posted a travel alert that the use of short-term parking will be available free of charge between 3rd and 6th January 2020 between the hours of 10:00 pm and 3:00 am, as this has been identified as the busy peak period at arrivals. For passengers’ convenience and safety during the peak period, access to the arrival and departure curbsides will be limited and customers are requested to proceed to the short-term car park for free parking during these periods.

Short-Term Parking Rates:

Short-term car parking located at Hamad International Airport passenger terminal has covered and secured parking. Parking charges for your reference.

  • Hourly rate QAR 8 ( up to first 5 hours)
  • Each additional hour or any part thereof will be QAR 5 each (up to 24 hours)
  • Each 24 hour – QAR 135
  • A lost ticket will cost QAR 45,  in addition to the actual tariff for the duration of parking
  • Cash payment can be made at payment machines located on each car park level. Card payments can be made at payment desks located on level one in both east and west car park areas.

Source: dohahamadairport.com

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January 4, 2020 Comments (0)

Air India to launch non-stop Delhi-Doha flights from Oct 29

Air India to launch non-stop Delhi-Doha flights from Oct 29

India’s national flag carrier Air India is set to launch non-stop flights between Delhi and Doha from October 29, according to the airline’s website.

The flights will be operated four times a week – Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

On Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, flight AI 971 will depart Delhi at 7.50 pm and arrive in Doha at 9.35 pm. On Friday, it will leave Delhi at 8.50 pm and reach Doha at 10.35 pm.

For Doha-Delhi, AI 972 will depart Doha at 10.35 pm on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. It will arrive in Delhi at 5 am (next day). On Friday, it will leave Doha at 11.35 pm and reach Delhi at 5.50 am (next day).

All times are local

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October 8, 2019 Comments (0)

Air India to launch direct flights from Delhi to Doha next month (Oct 2019)

Air India to launch direct flights from Delhi to Doha next month (Oct 2019)

Air India (AI) the country national flag carrier will launch direct flights between Delhi and Doha from October 29, according to information available on the Air India website. AI is headquartered at Delhi, India.

An Airbus A321 will take off with a total of four flights every week on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. On Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, AI 971 will depart Delhi at 2:20 pm and arrive in Doha at 6:35 pm.

On Friday, it will depart from Delhi at 3:20 pm and touchdown Doha at 7:35 pm.

Departing time from Doha by AI 972 is at 7:35 pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays which arrive in Delhi at 11:30 pm. On Friday, the flight departs at 8:35 pm from Doha and reaches Delhi next day at 12:20 am.

Tickets start from QAR 695 (one way) from Doha to Delhi for economy class. Booking is open now from October 29, 2019, to March 28, 2020.

Although, this will be the only flight to Doha by AI the other Indian airlines -Air India Express, Air India’s subsidiary fly to many destinations in India from Doha.

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September 8, 2019 Comments (0)

Over a million visitors visited Qatar in June 2019 – Planning and Statistics Authority

Over a million visitors visited Qatar in June – Planning and Statistics Authority

As many as 1,053,015 people visited Qatar in June 2019, according to recently released figures by the Planning and Statistics Authority,

Various innovative initiatives undertaken by the Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) have resulted in a large number of visitors from around the globe coming to Qatar.

Official statistics reveal that 113,302 visitors belong to GCC countries; 76, 666 people from other Arab countries; 21,052 from other African countries; 408,071 from other countries of Asia including Oceania; 338,692 from Europe and 95, 232 visitors came from Americas.

The Qatar Monthly Statistics Bulletin measures ‘visitor-arrivals’ meaning non-residents travelling to Qatar on a short-term basis for all purposes.

June statistics also indicate very good hotel occupancy rate in all-star categories rates at 65 percent in Qatar.

The occupancy rate of 3-star hotels topped the list showing 76 percent occupancy rate followed by 2- and 1-star hotels (75 percent); 4-star hotels (67 percent) and 5-star hotels (61 percent).

The performance of hotel apartments also remained promising in June 2019 showing overall 73 percent occupancy rate.

The ‘Summer in Qatar’ programme which began on June 4 and will conclude on August 16 enabled residents to invite their relatives and friends easily as the country further eased visa processes for their them.

Under the ‘Summer in Qatar’ programme, an electronic visitor authorisation system launched by the Ministry of Interior and QNTC in June this year also helped in facilitating the entry of visitors into the country enabling them to obtain a free visa upon arrival after applying through the online portal: qatarvisaservices.com

Online authorisation system streamlines the application process with 24-hour turnaround time.

To boost tourism in Qatar, the Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) last month partnered with Chinese technology giant Huawei in a deal that will help to attract more visitors from the world’s fastest-growing visitor source market.

The partnership saw a Huawei camera crew visit Qatar to capture iconic and historic attractions around the country using the Huawei P30 Pro. The breathtaking images can now be used as wallpaper on Huawei phones.

Huawei also will promote videos taken by Huawei P30 Pro in Qatar through their online channels such as Huawei APP, social media and other video platforms, giving images of Qatar significant exposure to Chinese consumers.

In December last year, Cox & Kings India promoted Qatar as the group’s new preferred destination. The marketing and promotion campaign came as part of a strategic partnership with QNTC aimed at boosting the destination’s profile to attract luxury, business, and independent travellers to visit Qatar.

Nearly 260 Indian travel agents visited Qatar recently to attend a five-day training camp.

Rashed AlQurese, chief marketing & promotion officer, QNTC, had remarked, “We are pleased to be partnering with Cox & King’s group for the destination’s first-ever integrated campaign in India. Qatar is an easily accessible destination within a few hours from most Indian cities making it an attractive destination for travelers looking for short city getaways or a convenient stopover when heading further West.

“India is a priority market for us and we look forward to welcoming Indian visitors in Qatar to discover our destination’s authentic experiences all while enjoying our famed Arabian hospitality.”

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August 6, 2019 Comments (0)

Hamad International Airport named second best airport in the world

Hamad International Airport named second best airport in the world.

The Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards have named Hamad International Airport (HIA) as the world’s second-best airport, in this year’s evaluation.

HIA first received this award in 2017 and since then continues to position itself as a leading global aviation hub.

The Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards evaluate airports based upon the direct feedback of their readers who vote for their favourite airport across the globe and upon criteria such as access, check-in, security, restaurants, shopping, and design.

And HIA with its focus to redefine airport experiences for travellers from around the world has managed to win this prestigious award based on direct feedback and votes of their readers

According to Badr Mohammed Al Meer, Chief Operating Officer at HIA, “We are very proud to be recognised by our loyal passengers for the seamless airport experience offered by HIA. To be named the World’s Second-Best Airport is a great achievement and testament to HIA’s high international standards. While this is a great recognition, we never rest on our achievements, and constantly evolve to deliver a true unique experience for our passengers.”

Jacqui Gifford, Editor-in-Chief at Travel and Leisure, added, “For 24 years, our readers have been voting in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. This annual franchise is a global collection of the top hotels, islands, cities, cruise lines, airlines, and more,” says Gifford. “Brands and properties from all over the world—from Peru to Japan, India to Italy, and right here at home in the United States—are recognized by our audience because they deliver on exceptional experiences, rooted in a sense of place.”

HIA has achieved significant milestones within the criteria for which it has been voted as the second-best international airport.

Passengers have been given autonomy for the check-in process through the airport’s Smart Airport Program. Latest technology using a biometric-enabled self-check-in system and bag drop counters have made the process of checking in much more convenient for the passengers.

This has made the entire process faster thereby improving customer experience and allowing more passengers to be managed without the hassle of physical check-in facilities.

HIA has kept safety concerns in mind by increasing its security criterion and capacity for screening in its transfer areas and reducing queuing time, as part of its commitment to providing a seamless transfer experience for passengers and maintaining high levels of security.

HIA has also further improved customer service in the transfer security areas, allowing at least 95 percent of its transfer passengers to queue for under five minutes, which is an industry-leading achievement

The airport’s unique shopping and dining offering spread across 40,000 square meters of combined retail, food and beverage options are also continuously expanding.

HIA competed with some of Skytrax’s top 10 airports. Seoul’s Incheon International Airport, Hong Kong International Airport, Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) and Zurich Airport, achieving the second position, thanks to its exceptional state-of-the-art facilities.

In addition to sustaining a seamless passenger journey and advancing its technology, HIA is expanding its terminal to strengthen its ability to scale and compete with leading airports while increasing connectivity for airlines and passengers.

The expansion will include retail, dining, first and business lounges in the North Node, hoping to meet the demands of the increasing number of passengers and enhance the comfort and quality of the airport experience.

Furthermore, earlier this year, HIA was named as the fourth-best airport in the world at the Skytrax World Airport Awards.

HIA has been classified as a 5-star airport and only among the five hubs in the world to achieve this remarkable rank.

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Qatar Airways flyers from India can now pay for their bookings in easy installments

Qatar Airways flyers from India can now pay for their bookings in easy installments

Do you hold a credit card issued by an Indian Bank? If so, then this is amazing news for you.

Qatar Airways has launched a new EMI (Easy Monthly Installment) option to pay for booking transactions. Flyers from India with a credit card issued by an Indian bank can now avail this EMI option.

Qatar Airways on Wednesday announced that flyers from India would now have a new payment option for bookings, in monthly installments of 3, 6, 9 or 12 months respectively – Reported thehindu.com

While making a booking using an Indian credit card, a minimum installment fee only needs to be paid and the balance can be paid through EMI. This makes travelers who cannot afford to pay at once with an easy option to do online payment.

Indian residents in Qatar are growing day by day and close to 700,000 Indians are living in Qatar. Qatar Airways flies between Doha and many Indian metros which include Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi and also to Kochi, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram, Amritsar, Goa, Kolkata, Nagpur, and Ahmedabad. Currently, Qatar Airways operates 102 weekly flights between Doha and the above destinations in India.

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