Flying from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Hamad International Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
London is three hours behind Doha and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Flights from DOH to LGW start from 01:30 — the first with Qatar Airways. The latest departure is at 08:15 with Qatar Airways. In total, you can take your pick of 18 weekly Hamad International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your DOH to LGW flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Qatar Airways is your gateway to discovering London (and maybe even some other exciting parts of United Kingdom!). Check out the direct flights from Hamad International Airport to London Gatwick Airport offered by this airline.
Most passengers choose to fly with Qatar Airways on this route.
Qatar Airways is the most punctual carrier that operates DOH to LGW flights. An impressive 89.66% of its services on this route arrive on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hamad International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between DOH and LGW:
Milano Malpensa Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Currently, ₹ 23,127 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Hamad International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 41,014. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from DOH to LGW, book your journey six months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Hamad International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from DOH to LGW by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Hamad International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
83.59% of flights departing from Hamad International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from DOH.
Central Doha to Hamad International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to DOH? If you're catching an early flight from Hamad International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Hamad International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LGW instead:
Follow your own route with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and experience more of London and beyond.
Reserving your ride from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
From London Gatwick Airport, London is approximately 80 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Hamad International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to London in January.
Lock in your flight from Hamad International Airport to London Gatwick Airport for July if you want to visit London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DOH to LGW around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another well-known destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No journey is complete without dropping by Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.