Qatar Travel International

AIR: Gulf Air (GF) and Qatar Airways (QR) are the major airlines serving Qatar.

Approximate flight times: From Doha to London is eight hours 25 minutes. There are no direct flights from the USA.

International airports: Doha (DOH) is 8km (5 miles) southeast of the city (travel time – 25 minutes). Taxis are available to the city with official rates displayed. Facilities include car hire (Budget and Hertz), banks, restaurant and a duty free shop.

Departure tax: None.

SEA: The main international ports are Doha and Umm Said. The traffic is mostly commercial, but some passenger lines call at Doha.

ROAD: Access is possible via both Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, but the main international route from Saudi Arabia is unreliable and often impassable during the rainy season.