Flying from Johannesburg to Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH): What you need to know
Johannesburg's main base, Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Johannesburg to Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH).
8 hours 15 minutes is the average duration of a direct Johannesburg to Doha Hamad International Airport flight.
Doha is one hour ahead of Johannesburg. Doha Hamad International Airport is located in Doha, which is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) is the most popular route. There are 17 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with Qatar Airways at 8:40pm. Choose the first JNB to DOH departure operated by Qatar Airways at 8:10am if getting there sooner works for you.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Johannesburg to DOH.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as April and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
You can jump on a direct flight from Johannesburg to Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Qatar Airways is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Johannesburg to Doha Hamad International Airport departing from JNB.
Qatar Airways ranks first in bookings for flights from JNB to DOH.
With a dependable 85.23% of services arriving on schedule, Qatar Airways is the most punctual carrier operating on this route.
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Johannesburg to DOH with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between JNB and DOH include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
The journey from central Johannesburg to JNB takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Johannesburg to Doha Hamad International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport:
75% of flights that take off from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Break up your flight from Johannesburg to Doha Hamad International Airport with a stop at Cape Town International Airport (CPT). A main stopover between Lanseria International Airport and DOH, it's the perfect opportunity to unwind before your onward flight.
You can get to HLA from the centre of Johannesburg in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Lanseria International Airport the day before your Johannesburg to DOH flight:
About Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Johannesburg to Doha Hamad International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near DOH:
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Johannesburg to Doha Hamad International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) to central Doha
From Doha Hamad International Airport, central Doha is around 19 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
At the moment, R 4,104 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Doha Hamad International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 7,182. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap flights from Johannesburg to DOH by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding a bargain.
The best month for picking up cheap Johannesburg to Doha Hamad International Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Johannesburg to Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH). January is the peak month for travel to Doha. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in May.
Before locking in your Johannesburg to DOH plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Doha, with temperatures ranging from 31ºC (88ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Doha Hamad International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Doha
Start your Doha trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Doha Hamad International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Museum of Islamic Art and Souq waqif are a couple of top attractions to put on your Doha travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Souq Waqif.