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Doha International Airport

Doha, Qatar

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Location

Doha · DA · Qatar

Position

25.259°, 51.566° · 35 ft elev.

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Doha's original gateway, now a dedicated cargo and general aviation hub.

Opened

1959

Location

Doha, Qatar

Doha International Airport served as Qatar's primary commercial airport for decades before being superseded by Hamad International Airport, which opened in May 2014. Located close to the center of Doha, the airport handled tens of millions of passengers annually at its peak and was the original home base of Qatar Airways. Following the transition to Hamad International Airport, Doha International Airport ceased scheduled commercial passenger operations. It now operates primarily as a cargo facility, handling freight and general aviation traffic, and has served as a base for Amiri Flight, the Qatari state aviation authority. The airport's proximity to central Doha and its existing infrastructure have kept it relevant in a limited capacity, though large-scale redevelopment plans for the site have been discussed over the years.

Terminals

The airport formerly had a single main passenger terminal complex; it now functions mainly for cargo and general aviation rather than scheduled passenger services.

Getting to & from

The airport is located approximately 4 kilometers from central Doha and was accessible by road via taxi and private vehicle during its operational passenger years.

Airlines here

Qatar Airways was historically the primary carrier hubbed at Doha International Airport before relocating all operations to Hamad International Airport in 2014.

Notable facts

›Served as Qatar's main international airport from 1959 until May 2014.
›Was the original hub of Qatar Airways before the airline moved to Hamad International Airport.
›Located only about 4 km from downtown Doha, making it one of the more centrally situated airports in the region.
›Scheduled commercial passenger flights ceased upon the opening of Hamad International Airport in 2014.
›Now primarily used for cargo operations and as the base for Amiri Flight, Qatar's state aviation unit.

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Doha International Airport is an international airport in Doha, Qatar, which served as the country's primary commercial airport until the nearby Hamad International Airport opened in May 2014. While all scheduled commercial traffic has since moved over to Hamad, the original Doha airfield remains active and is now mostly used for general aviation. It also acts as a state/diplomatic airport, catering to both Qatar Amiri Flight and state-visit flights. The airport temporarily welcomed commercial flights once again in late 2022 for selected airlines, to handle increased traffic for the 2022 FIFA World Cup that Qatar hosted in November.

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