Book flights from Najaf to Doha with Qatar Airways
On flights from Najaf to Doha with Qatar Airways, you have many world-class services to look forward to, all designed to make your passenger experience is a memorable one. These include roomy seating with plenty of personal space to stretch out and relax, and your pick from a menu of fine cuisine. With a sophisticated in-flight atmosphere, and the services of a welcoming and professional cabin crew, your flight to Doha will be a pleasure from take-off to landing.
Doha is an attractive city, small and compact and with a beautiful bayside location. The Corniche promenade is a popular place to take a stroll in the evenings and see the world-class Museum of Islamic Art lit up in the waters of the bay. There are several parks and gardens behind the Corniche, and as well as the modern shopping malls you can visit the traditional Souq Waqif with its crafts, clothing, spices, and age-old haggling.
Flying from Najaf
Al Najaf International Airport provides an excellent location for business and leisure travellers flying from Al Najaf with Qatar Airways.
A welcoming and well-run departure point, it provides an efficient and smooth start to any journey to one of many international air travel hubs around the world.
Transportation and parking
Buses do run to the airport, but they tend to be crowded and sporadic. The easiest way to get from the centre of the city to the airport is to pre-book a taxi. You can ask your reception or concierge service to arrange this for you at your hotel. Limousine services are also available.
It is not advisable to hail a taxi from the roadside, as unlicensed taxis may overcharge you for the journey.
Parking at the airport is very restricted, with only 200 short-term spaces available. So it may be wise to arrange storage or parking at an alternative location and then travel to the airport by taxi.
Arriving at the airport
Passengers flying from Al Najaf with Qatar Airways depart from the main terminal Departures area. The airport has seven check-in desks, four gates and 10 aircraft stands, so finding your boarding point should be relatively easy.
Be aware that security at the airport is exceptionally tight, and document and luggage checks are thorough.
Allow around two hours before your flight is due to board to check in and clear customs and security checks.
Facilities and amenities
Facilities are limited at the airport, although ongoing upgrades and expansions are gradually providing more services each year. A large waiting area provides spacious seating for passengers, and a VIP lounge is available for Business and First Class passengers.
Beverages and light snacks are provided by vendors, and there is an ATM and currency exchange service. Assistance for disabled and wheelchair-bound passengers is provided on request.
Arriving in Doha
Book a flight to Doha with Qatar Airways and you’ll be flying into the home of our airline, and the home of international travel.
This remarkable city is also developing at an incredible pace, becoming one of the fastest-growing cities in the Gulf region.
Home to the Educational City, museums, cultural attractions and much more, Doha is a surprising destination that is full of interesting sights and activities.
Dominated by its crescent-shaped bay, Doha was originally a collection of fishing and pearl-diving villages. Today, its skyline rivals that of any international destination worldwide. A flight to Doha with Qatar Airways gives you a chance to discover this fascinating city for yourself.
Tourist attractions
Doha has a wonderful selection of museums, including the Msheireb Enrichment Centre. This is a barge docked at the Doha Corniche, close to one of the city's oldest landmarks, the Sheraton Hotel. It holds exhibits that chart the country’s historic background as well as its continuing plans for the future.
The Mathaf Arab Museum of Modern Art has recently opened and is home to a collection of modern art from across the Arab world.
The Al Koot Fort was built in 1880, and is a popular photographic stop for tourists visiting Souq Waqif – a charming traditional market and the social heart of the city. The Clock Tower is next to the Grand Mosque, and because of its hilltop position it offers panoramic views of Doha and the Corniche.
Doha Heritage Village is located along the Corniche in Al Rumeilia Park, and is based on a traditional Qatari village.
Travel considerations
Flights to Doha with Qatar Airways land at Doha International Airport. Visa restrictions for entry into the country will depend on your country of origin, length of stay and whether your trip is for business or pleasure.
Before you fly to Doha please check the visa and passport requirements.