While Phuket and Bangkok may be Thailand’s two most popular travel destinations, the charming Krabi Province continues to usher increasing numbers of travellers in and out of Thailand.
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Flying from Krabi
While Phuket and Bangkok may be Thailand’s two most popular travel destinations, the charming Krabi Province continues to usher increasing numbers of travellers in and out of Thailand.
Passengers flying from Krabi with Qatar Airways will find the city’s relatively small but very friendly airport to be well-run, organised and efficient, with good facilities and an attentive and welcoming staff.
Transportation and parking
If you are driving to the airport, then highway Route 4 will take you to Krabi Airport, approximately 8 kilometres from the Krabi Town centre. It is important to note that unauthorised taxis or public transport are not allowed into Krabi Airport, so you must pre-arrange transport (either an approved taxi provider or airport transfer service) before heading to the airport.
All airport taxis are pre-paid and operate on a fixed-rate basis. This is an official airport bus service that runs around 10 times a day between 8am and 8pm. Parking is available next to both terminals. To enter the airport, you must show an approved ID in the form of a passport or driving licence.
At the airport
Passengers flying from Krabi with Qatar Airways depart from the International Terminal. Departures’ check-in is on the first floor, where you’ll also find immigration control and security checks (which are very tight). Allow approximately two hours to check in and clear customs prior to your flight’s departure time.
Facilities and amenities
The airport has several of food and beverage outlets, as well as ATMs and souvenir vendors throughout the terminal. A small restaurant serving is also located outside the international terminal, offering a range of authentic local dishes. The Departure lounge is spacious and comfortable, and conveniently close to check-in.
Arriving in Doha
Book a flight to Doha with Qatar Airways and fly to our hub, Hamad International Airport.
Doha is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Arabian Gulf, where modern innovation meets traditional culture. It is home to an abundance of captivating attractions including mosques, museums, shopping malls and more.
Marked by its crescent-shaped bay, Doha was originally a collection of fishing and pearl diving villages. Today, it boasts a skyline of architectural marvels seen nowhere else in the world.
Tourist attractions
Discover the story of Qatar at Msheireb Enrichment Centre – a barge docked at the Doha Corniche nearby the Sheraton Hotel. It features unique displays that chart the country’s fascinating history and its ongoing plans to build a bright future.
Qatar is also brimming with creative masterpieces, some of which you will find at the Mathaf Arab Museum of Modern Art. Meander through its hallways to admire a collection of contemporary works from across the Arab world.
Continue exploring Middle Eastern treasures when stopping by Souq Waqif – a charming market at the heart of Doha. Here, you can capture memories at the ancient Al Koot Fort, constructed in 1880.
To bask in panoramic views of the Corniche and beyond, make your way to The Clock Tower, located next to the Grand Mosque. Don’t forget to visit Doha Heritage Village in Al Rumeilia Park, to experience Arabian life in the past.
Travel considerations
Qatar Airways flights to Doha land at Hamad International Airport. You may need a visa depending on your country of origin, length of stay and purpose of travel. Before you fly, check that you comply with all Qatar’s travel and entry requirements.
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