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Country Guide > Middle East > Qatar


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Note
There is a high risk of terrorism. For further advice, visitors should contact the relevant local government travel advice department.

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.


   
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