Transferring through Hamad International Airport (Doha)

I am gonna fly to Sydney next month by Qatar Airways. After the first flight, I will arrive at Hamad International Airport (First, I am flying from my country to Doha by Qatar Airways and then after connection time at Hamad International Airport, I will fly to Sydney, again by Qatar Airways). Note that I booked the two flight at the same time and I have one booking code for both. Regarding the transfer, I have some questions?

1) Do I have to collect my baggage at baggage claim and check them again at Hamad International Airport?

2) Do I have to check in again and receive another boarding pass for the onward flight?

Any advice will be appreciated.

Best Answer

For (1), No, your luggage will be checked through. For (2), Probably not. You usually get both boarding passes at your initial check-in, even if that is online. Rarely, you will not have an assigned seat on the second flight, and the pass will direct you to see an agent at the connecting airport. In no case do you have to exit to landside; Doha's website says every terminal has a Transfer Desk to handle boarding pass re-issue, as well as missed flights.

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Can I transit through Doha airport?

Passengers from all destinations served by Qatar Airways can continue to travel with the airline and transit through Hamad International Airport, World's Best Airport for 2021 according to Skytrax, subject to entry restrictions at their final destination.

Do I have to go through customs for a connecting flight in Doha?

That is normal. Also, in this case, you will not go through immigration or customs, you will just come out of your first leg plane with hand luggage, and will board the second leg. Again, with above assumption, you will get both boarding passes at Origin, and also will check your luggage in at same time.

Do I need transit visa for Hamad International Airport?

For transiting inside Hamad International Airport, a Transit Visa is NOT required. At the moment, the Qatari Government is not issuing Transit Visas, hence the requests for processing Transit Visas to Qatar remains SUSPENDED until further notice.

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