All of you will have a layover in Doha about 9 hours. But Rita and I will transfer in Hong Kong.
Last year, the first time when we came to America. We also took Qatar Airline, and had a super-long layover in Doha. So I want to share some experience with you.
Hamad International Airport is the 5th best airport in the world. A lot of famous brands have stores in the airport. You can shop at there. But I didn’t buy anything at that period because I just took a 15-hour flight from Beijing to Doha. I didn’t have any energy to walk through there.
It’s a really good international airport, but the number 1 trouble is a great number of people. Because Doha is a big transfer station. So everyday there are so many visitors who transfer at here. You really need to wait in a line for a long time.
Another issue is that security check is really strict. I checked four times when I transfer in Doha. They will check your package again and again. And your laptop will be air-proofed by a plastic bag, you cannot open it before you finish all those checks.
I suggest you should come back to the airport from the city earlier than usual, it will spend you a quite long time!
Hope you have a wonderful and comfortable flight!
Junzhu Cui says
I really don’t like food there!!
CPham says
Thank you for sharing these insights, Ginger. I appreciate knowing this so that I am better prepared.