Travelling from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Hamad International Airport (DOH): what you need to know
Doha is three hours ahead of Cardiff and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your CWL to DOH flight.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cardiff Airport to Hamad International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CWL and DOH:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Malaga Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Rs68,119 is currently the best price for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Hamad International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs120,306. These fares may change depending on availability.
To find cheap tickets from CWL to DOH, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Cardiff Airport to Hamad International Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from CWL to DOH is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cardiff Airport to Hamad International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)
66.16% of flights that leave from Cardiff Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Cardiff to Cardiff Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Hamad International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to CWL:
Arriving at Hamad International Airport (DOH)
If you're coming in on a late Cardiff Airport to Hamad International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near DOH:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Hamad International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from SAFETY RENT A CAR, Alamo or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Doha and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Hamad International Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to central Doha
From Hamad International Airport, Doha is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Cardiff Airport to Hamad International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Doha in April.
When booking your flight from Cardiff Airport to Hamad International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Doha, with temperatures ranging from 31ºC to 42ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CWL to DOH in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC and 23ºC then.
Explore more of Qatar
You've seen Doha, now it's time to explore more of Qatar. Journey around 11 kilometres west to Ar Rayyan to tick off its must-visit sights. From Green Spine to Barwa Roadside Park and Al Tamyoz HMC camp, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out another side of Qatar, head for Umm Şalāl Muḩammad, about 19 kilometres north-west of Doha. Mosque (1106), Sheikh Nasser bin Jassem al-Thani Mosque and Mosque 1333(م.س ١٣٣٣) are highlights.
