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What if I have a transit time of over 8 hours in Doha?

Ali N. Alharazi
posted this on March 28, 2011 09:47

Qatar Airways may offers transit hotel accommodation for customers who face extended transit times in Doha, en-route to their final destination.

This service is available for customers wishing to pay or complimentary basis depending on the fare/journey purchased.

Eligible customers will be offered the following services:  

  • Al MAHA, greet service at Doha International Airport for First & Business class customers
  • Temporary-entry visa to Qatar, Doha*
  • Airport-hotel transfers 
  • 5-star hotel accommodation for First & Business class customers
  • 3-star hotel accommodation for Economy class customers.
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner ( Dependant on the duration of  the stay)

*Confirmation of your hotel at Doha does not guarantee an entry into the State of Qatar. This is entirely at the discretion of the Doha Immigration Authority. Qatar Airways is not liable in the event entry is not permitted upon arrival, in spite of a hotel booking.

Customer Eligibility

With exception to only a few cities, you are eligible to a transit hotel accommodation in Qatar, if you meet the following criteria:  

  • Are travelling with Qatar Airways*
  • Have a transit time of between 8 and 24 hours at Doha International Airport.
  • There are no other Qatar Airways flights with immediate connection (for the required date).  

The type and level of airfare that you pay will govern whether you receive the service free of charge (Complimentary) or for a fee (Paid). 

To learn of your entitlement, please contact your local Qatar airways office or a travel agent when making your booking.

*Code share/partner carriers: This service is offered on itineraries with code share partners, if one of the flights is operated by Qatar Airways and the other flight is marketed by Qatar Airways, but operated by another airline.

 
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