Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Hamad International Airport (DOH): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Hamad International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 55 minutes.
Doha's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Doha three hours ahead of Edinburgh.
Take your pick of 14 weekly Edinburgh Airport to Hamad International Airport flights. The 07:30 departure with Qatar Airways is the earliest flight you can take. Qatar Airways operates the latest service of the day at 15:10.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your EDI to DOH flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Qatar Airways is your gateway to exploring Doha (and perhaps some other great parts of Qatar!). Check out the direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Hamad International Airport offered by this carrier.
Most travellers choose to fly with Qatar Airways on this route.
Among carriers operating EDI to DOH flights, Qatar Airways has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Hamad International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between EDI and DOH include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Dublin Airport
Prague Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
ج.م. 10,967 is currently the best price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Hamad International Airport flight. Return flights start from ج.م. 22,823. These fares may change depending on demand.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from EDI to DOH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Hamad International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from EDI to DOH.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Hamad International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Edinburgh Airport, 73% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Edinburgh Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to EDI? If you've booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Hamad International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Book a hotel close to DOH if you have a late Edinburgh Airport to Hamad International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Hamad International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from SAFETY RENT A CAR, Alamo or Budget to explore Doha and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Hamad International Airport about one week before you set off.
When to fly to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Hamad International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Doha. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Hamad International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Doha, with temperatures ranging from 31ºC to 42ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from EDI to DOH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC and 23ºC on average.
Explore more of Qatar
Ar Rayyan is just one of the many cities in Qatar waiting to be explored after you've experienced Doha. Around 11 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, Qur'anic Botanic Garden and Education City Mosque.
Another favourite stop in Qatar, Umm Şalāl Muḩammad is roughly 19 kilometres north-west of Doha. Be sure to visit highlights including Barzan Towers.
