Hamad International Airport

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Hamad International Airport Reports Record-Breaking Year in 2024

News Desk 1 07/01/2025 0

Hamad International Airport (DOH) achieved significant milestones in 2024, serving 52.7 million passengers, a 15% increase compared to the previous year. The airport continues to strengthen its role as a key global hub for airlines and passengers. Aircraft movements also rose to 279,000,

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MATAR Concludes Airport Safety and Security Week at Hamad International Airport

News Desk 1 04/12/2024 0

MATAR, the Qatar Company for Airports Operation and Management, which operates Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Doha International Airport (DIA) concluded its MATAR Airport Safety and Security Week, held at Hamad International Airport from December 2 – 4, 2024. The event focused on the importance of upholding the highest safety and security standards, underscoring

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Hamad International Airport welcomes Somon Air connecting Dushanbe and Doha

News Desk 1 29/11/2024 0

Hamad International Airport (DOH) proudly welcomes Tajikistan carrier Somon Air, as it begins operations between Dushanbe and Doha. This inaugural charter service reflects the growing demand for tourism and business travel from Central Asia, including Tajikistan, to Qatar. The inaugural flight from Dushanbe to Doha took place on 28th November 2024, marking a significant

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Hamad International Airport Further Enhances China-Qatar Connectivity with Inauguration of Shenzhen Airlines

News Desk 1 01/11/2024 0

Hamad International Airport (DOH) announces the expansion of its connectivity to China with the launch of direct flights to Shenzhen, operated by Shenzhen Airlines. This new route marks the airport’s ninth destination in China and Shenzhen Airlines first destination in the Middle East. Starting October 29, 2024, Shenzhen Airlines operates the new Doha-Shenzhen route three

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Hamad International Airport Receives LEED Gold Certification for ORCHARD

News Desk 1 16/10/2024 0

MATAR, the Qatar Company for Airports Operation and Management, has achieved a significant milestone in environment sustainability by receiving the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification, for Hamad International Airport’s Central Concourse, which includes the indoor tropical garden – ORCHARD. The certification showcases the airports

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Hamad International Airport Marks July 2024 as the Busiest Month in its History

News Desk 1 20/08/2024

Building on the dynamic growth observed in the first half of 2024, Hamad International Airport (DOH) announced that July 2024 has become the busiest month in its operational history, serving a remarkable 4.73 million passengers. This milestone represents a significant 10.2% increase compared to July of the previous year, solidifying the airport’s status as a […]

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Hamad International Airport Witnesses Impressive 25% Passenger Growth in First Half of 2024

News Desk 2 29/07/2024

Hamad International Airport (DOH) has demonstrated exceptional growth in the first half of 2024, witnessing a significant increase of 25% in passenger traffic. Additionally, its aircraft movement has grown by 19%, total number of bags handled has grown by 19% and cargo operations has increased by 12%, in comparison to the first half of 2023. […]

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Hamad International Airport partners with Siemens to pioneer sustainable cooling solutions

News Desk 2 08/07/2024

Hamad International Airport (DOH) has partnered with Siemens to optimize its district cooling infrastructure, aimed to conserve and reduce energy consumption and support the airport’s growth plans. Completed in November 2023, the project is in line with Hamad International Airport’s environmental sustainability goals which includes reducing carbon efficiency by 30% by

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Hamad International Airport Championing Environmental Sustainability on World Environment Day 2024

News Desk 2 04/06/2024

Hamad International Airport (DOH) reaffirms its commitment to environmental sustainability by actively supporting the United Nations for World Environment Day 2024. This year, Hamad International Airport celebrates significant milestones in waste management, water conservation and decarbonisation. Carbon Reduction Efforts Hamad International Airport is on the right path

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Hamad International Airport Celebrates a Decade of Operational Excellence

News Desk 2 28/05/2024

Hamad International Airport (DOH), marks a significant milestone as the airport celebrates its 10th anniversary of connecting passengers to new experiences and memories, via Doha. Within the ten years of operations, the airport has triumphed as the ‘World’s Best Airport’ three times at the SKYTRAX World Airport Awards and was ranked as the airport with the […]

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Hamad International Airport Commemorates Milestone of Serving Over 50 Million Passengers in A Year

News Desk 2 24/05/2024

Hamad International Airport (DOH) is proud to announce a significant milestone, having served over 50 million passengers in a rolling 12-month period for the first time in its history. This remarkable achievement comes in the airport’s 10th year of operations, reflecting its growth and strategic positioning as a vital global aviation hub. The Qatar based […]

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Hamad International Airport Sets New Record in Q1 2024

News Desk 2 30/04/2024

Hamad International Airport (DOH) continues to strengthen its position as a global aviation hub, with Q1 2024 marking its busiest quarter yet, surpassing all previous records set in 2023. This quarter saw a remarkable surge in passenger traffic, recording a 27.6% increase, as well as significant growth in aircraft movements by 23.9% and cargo operations […]

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Hamad International Airport Boosts China-Qatar Connectivity with Inauguration of China Southern Airlines

News Desk 2 23/04/2024

Following the codeshare announcement between Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines in February this year, Hamad International Airport (DOH) announces the commencement of four weekly flights from Guangzhou to Doha by China Southern Airlines, further enhancing connectivity between China and Qatar. Commenced on 22 April, 2024, the route was operated by a Boeing B787-9

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Hamad International Airport Recognised as the “World’s Best Airport” at the 2024 Skytrax World Airport Awards

News Desk 2 18/04/2024

Hamad International Airport (DOH) has again secured its position as the “World’s Best Airport” by the prestigious 2024 Skytrax World Airport Awards held at the Passenger Terminal Expo 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany. The airport also clinched the title of ‘World’s Best Airport Shopping’ for the second time in a row and “Best Airport in the […]

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Hamad International Airport Further Expands into Southeast Asia with Garuda Indonesia

News Desk 1 06/04/2024

Under the partnership of Qatar Airways, Hamad International Airport (DOH) announces the commencement of daily flights from Jakarta to Doha by Indonesian airlines ‘Garuda Indonesia’, further enhancing connectivity between Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Starting from 4 April 2024, the flight from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Hamad International Airport

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Hamad International Airport and Japan Airlines Forge Strategic Partnership

News Desk 1 01/04/2024

Hamad International Airport (DOH) has announced the commencement of daily operations by Japan Airlines, linking Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) in Japan with Hamad International Airport in Qatar. The inaugural flight, operated on 31 March 2024 by a Boeing 787-9 aircraft with a capacity of 203 seats, marks the first-ever flight to the Middle East by […]

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Akasa Air – India’s fastest-growing airline, commences operations from Doha’s Hamad International Airport

News Desk 1 31/03/2024

Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, commenced operations from Doha, connecting it with Mumbai, with four non-stop flights a week.The inaugural flight on 28th March 2024 departed Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai at 1745hrs IST and arrived at Hamad International Airport in Doha at 1940hrs AST. According to Qatar’s National Tourism

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MATAR Concludes Annual Safety Campaign at Hamad International Airport

News Desk 1 13/03/2024

As part of its ongoing commitment to operational health and safety standards across its operations, the Qatar Company for Airports Operation and Management (MATAR) successfully conducted its annual MATAR Safety Campaign at Hamad International Airport (DOH). Operating under the theme ‘Safety Commitment, A Legacy We Build Every Day’, the MATAR Safety Campaign was

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Hamad International Airport Introduces Dedicated Transfer Security Lanes for Families with Children

News Desk 1 04/03/2024

Hamad International Airport (DOH) continues to elevate its travel experience with the introduction of dedicated screening lanes for families with younger children transferring through the airport. The dedicated family lanes will reduce wait times at security checkpoints and provide staff assistance to aide families with their personal belongings. This initiative reflects

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Hamad International Airport Spotlights Qatar National Sports Day

News Desk 1 13/02/2024

Hamad International Airport (DOH) commemorates this year’s Qatar National Sports Day by hosting a variety of engaging fitness related activities across its terminal. A diverse range of interactive fitness activations are featured throughout the airport for departing and transfer passengers of all ages, including a Leopard Crawl, Tyre Challenge, Sack Race, Hula Hoop