Qatar / Transport / By Air

Qatar has had its own national carrier Qatar Airways since 1994

Qatar Airways offers daily non-stop flights to a number of useful destinations - notably London (carefully timed to meet connections both within Britain and overseas), Munich (with strong central European connections), Bangkok and Kathmandu. Additionally, several flights are operated daily to other Gulf destinations, such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi. All in all, around 80 flights per week operate to and from Doha to about 20 destinations.

A number of other airlines operate to and from Doha, and 1998 has seen the welcome return of both British Airways and KLM, both of whom suspended flights to Qatar for a while. This is a reflection of the increased volume of passenger travel, boosted by the influx of expatriates working in the oil and gas industry.

Both airlines offer excellent connections to the USA, in addition to a host of British and European destinations. Gulf Air has been operating successfully in Qatar for a number of years (Qatar is still a co-owner of the airline) and offers an alternative for routes to Europe, in addition to many Far Eastern destinations.