Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH): What you need to know
Doha Hamad International Airport is located in Doha. The city is in the UTC+3 timezone and is six hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Rio de Janeiro to DOH. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak month such as January? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to DOH with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between GIG and DOH include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Travelling from central Rio de Janeiro to GIG takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to Doha Hamad International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport:
80% of flights departing from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its strong performance rating, delays are unlikely when setting off from GIG.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Rio de Janeiro to SDU in around 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 5 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 10 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Rio de Janeiro to DOH flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 79%.
About Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Have a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to Doha Hamad International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near DOH and be in snooze mode sooner:
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Rio de Janeiro to Doha Hamad International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) to central Doha
Doha Hamad International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Doha. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
₹ 92,850 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Doha Hamad International Airport. A return flight starts at ₹ 118,050. These fares can change based on demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Rio de Janeiro to DOH. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
Affordable Rio de Janeiro to Doha Hamad International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from Rio de Janeiro to DOH.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Rio de Janeiro to Doha Hamad International Airport.
The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding your trip dates. May is the quietest month to visit Doha. January is when most people book flights from Rio de Janeiro to Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Doha is July, with temperatures ranging between 31ºC and 42ºC. Book your Rio de Janeiro to DOH plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Doha Hamad International Airport in January when temperatures are between 14ºC and 23ºC.
More about Doha
After booking your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Doha Hamad International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Doha:
Your trip to Doha wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Attractions you won't want to miss include Museum of Islamic Art, Souq waqif and Souq Waqif.
