Travelling from Hamburg to Hamad International Airport (DOH): What you need to know
Hamburg is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Hamburg to Hamad International Airport (DOH) taking off from Hamburg Airport (HAM) or Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC).
Expect to be in the air for 5 hours 50 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Hamburg to Hamad International Airport flight.
Hamad International Airport is located in Doha. The city is in the UTC+3 timezone and is two hours ahead of Hamburg.
The most popular route is from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Hamad International Airport (DOH). Take your pick of 7 direct services every week. Qatar Airways operates a 8:20am departure between HAM and DOH.
Your flight from Hamburg to DOH won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Hamburg Airport (HAM). Nonstop flights from Hamburg to Hamad International Airport (DOH) are available from here.
When taking off from HAM, you can take a direct flight from Hamburg to Hamad International Airport with Qatar Airways.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between HAM and DOH is Qatar Airways.
Qatar Airways is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 70.49% of its services landing on time.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Hamburg to DOH departing from Hamburg Airport (HAM), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
The journey from central Hamburg to HAM takes around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Hamburg to Hamad International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these stays near Hamburg Airport:
75.01% of flights that leave from Hamburg Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
With public transport, you can travel from central Hamburg to LBC in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Hamburg to DOH flight? Relax in a hotel near Luebeck-Blankensee Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
About Hamad International Airport (DOH)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Hamburg to Hamad International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near DOH:
Go where the road takes you with a Hamad International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from SAFETY RENT A CAR, Alamo or Budget and find adventure across Doha and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week ahead of your Hamburg to Hamad International Airport flight.
Getting from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to central Doha
Hamad International Airport to the centre of Doha is around 8 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Rs40,227 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Hamburg to Hamad International Airport. Return flights start at Rs80,655. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Book seven months before your departure date. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Hamburg to DOH.
The best month for finding cheap Hamburg to Hamad International Airport tickets is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Hamburg to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Hamburg to Hamad International Airport (DOH). Visit Doha in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
Book a Hamburg to DOH flight ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Doha to range from 31ºC to 42ºC.
January has temperatures of between 14ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Hamburg to Hamad International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Doha
Once you've booked your flight from Hamburg to Hamad International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Doha:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Museum of Islamic Art, Souq waqif and Souq Waqif are top attractions which should feature on every Doha itinerary.
Explore more of Qatar
Turn your Qatar trip into a bigger adventure with a visit to Abū az̧ Z̧ulūf, located around 105 kilometres north-west of Doha. Abu Dhalouf Beach is just one of the popular attractions to put on your must-do list.