Hamad International Airport (DOH)

Hamad International Airport (DOH) is the only international airport in the heart of the richest country in the world Qatar. It has replaced the former Doha International Airport (DOH) that served as the main airport once for the people of the country. 

It was previously known as New Doha International Airport (DOH) before being renamed Hamad Airport (DOH). This airport commenced operations in 2014 and became home to Qatar Airways over a period of time. 

Named after the former Emir of Qatar Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Hamad Airport (DOH) is one of the largest airports in the world. 

General Information about Hamad Airport

The following table is an overview of DOH Airport indicated below:

AirportKing Khalid International Airport
Airport TypeInternational
OwnerQatar Civil Aviation Authority
OperatorQatar Airways
Built In (Year)2014
ServesRiyadh
Hub forQatar Airways, Qatar Executive, Al Maha Airways
King Khalid Airport CodeDOH
King Khalid Airport Terminals1
King Khalid International Airport Runway2
King Khalid International Airport Coordinates25°16′23″N 51°36′29″E
King Khalid Airport Address7J57+WPM, Doha, Qatar
Official Websitehttps://dohahamadairport.com/
Official Phone Number974 4010 6666
Elevation4 m / 13 ft

Hamad Airport Code

Hamad International Airport code is DOH. This airport derives its three-letter IATA code from the Doha city that it primarily serves. Its elevation above sea level is 4 meters above sea level. 

IATA CODEDOH
ICAO CODEOTHH
FAA CODEN/A
WORLD AREA CODE664
COUNTRY CODEQAT
ZIP CODE
IATA METROPOLITAN CODEDOH

Hamad Airport Map

The Hamad Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.

Hamad Airport Terminal

Hamad International Airport (DOH) features a single terminal building that has 5 components: Concourse A, B, C, D, and E. All these have several passenger gates connected to jet bridges among other facilities. 

Hamad International Airport Runways

Hamad Airport (DOH) has got two world-class runways capable of handling all types of aircraft operations. Runway 16L/34R is the longest in the world. 

NameLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
16L-34R15,912 ft197 ftOther “Asphalt”Yes
16R-34L13,944 ft197 ftOther “Asphalt”Yes

Nearest Airports to Hamad International Airport 

Some of the closest airports to DOH Airport are:

  • Delma Airport – 112 km
  • Bahrain Airport – 147 km
  • Sir Bani Yas Island Airport – 147 km
  • Alasha Airport – 213 km
  • Dammam Airport – 224 km

Airlines Operating from Hamad International Airport

The following airlines operate from Hamad Airport:

  • Air Arabia
  • Air Canada
  • Air Cairo
  • Air India
  • Air India Express
  • Badr Airlines
  • Biman Bangladesh Airlines
  • British Airways
  • Cham Wings Airlines
  • Egypt Air

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