Flying from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Hamad International Airport (DOH): what you need to know
Doha is one hour ahead of Sharm El Sheikh and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your SSH to DOH flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Hamad International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SSH and DOH:
King Khaled International Airport
Kuwait International Airport
Cairo International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
R 3,593 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Hamad International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 7,337. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from SSH to DOH, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Hamad International Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from SSH to DOH is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Hamad International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
When it comes to Sharm El Sheikh Airport's on-time performance, 65.11% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Sharm El Sheikh Airport from central Sharm El Sheikh, it'll take around 5 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SSH? If you're boarding an early flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Hamad International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Hamad International Airport (DOH)
If you're landing on a late Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Hamad International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near DOH:
Hit the road running by picking up a Hamad International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from SAFETY RENT A CAR, Alamo or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Doha and beyond.
Booking your ride from Hamad International Airport about one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to central Doha
From Hamad International Airport, Doha is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Hamad International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Doha. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Doha is July, with the temperature ranging between 31ºC (88ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Hamad International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SSH to DOH sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Qatar
Doha has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Qatar waiting to be explored. About 11 kilometres west of Doha, a trip to Ar Rayyan will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Green Spine, Barwa Roadside Park and Al Tamyoz HMC camp.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Qatar, consider Umm Şalāl Muḩammad, about 19 kilometres north-west of Doha. Mosque (1106), Sheikh Nasser bin Jassem al-Thani Mosque and Mosque 1333(م.س ١٣٣٣) are highlights.
