Travelling from Toronto to Hamad International Airport (DOH): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Toronto to Hamad International Airport (DOH) begins with finding the most convenient airport to make your exit from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are the main departure points in Toronto.
Around 12 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Toronto to Hamad International Airport flight.
Hamad International Airport is located in Doha. The city is in the UTC+3 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Toronto.
Choose from 3 direct services every week between Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Hamad International Airport (DOH). This is the busiest route, with Qatar Airways offering a 8:50pm departure from YYZ to DOH.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Toronto to DOH. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's wise to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Nonstop flights from Toronto to Hamad International Airport (DOH) operate from here.
When leaving from YYZ, you can catch a direct flight from Toronto to Hamad International Airport with Qatar Airways.
Qatar Airways is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from YYZ to DOH.
YYZ is around 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Toronto to Hamad International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Pearson International Airport:
63.97% of flights departing from Pearson International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is about 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 40 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Toronto to DOH flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance of 62.09%. This figure highlights how frequently flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
The trip to YKF from central Toronto is around 4 hours 5 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 105 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Toronto to Hamad International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near Region of Waterloo International Airport and get to your boarding gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
The on-time performance record of YKF is 63.64%. To put it simply, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive as planned.
About Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Have a late flight from Toronto to Hamad International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near DOH and hit the lights earlier:
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For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Toronto to Hamad International Airport flight.
Getting from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to central Doha
The centre of Doha is about 8 kilometres from Hamad International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
R 5,480 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Hamad International Airport. Return flights start from R 14,626. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Toronto to DOH, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Toronto to Hamad International Airport (DOH). August is the busiest month to travel to Doha. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in April.
When booking your Toronto to DOH plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Doha, with temperatures ranging from 31ºC (88ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Toronto to Hamad International Airport in January when temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Doha
After booking your flight from Toronto to Hamad International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Doha:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Museum of Islamic Art, Souq waqif and Souq Waqif are must-visits when exploring Doha.
Explore more of Qatar
Make the most of your Qatar trip by exploring beyond Doha. Around 105 kilometres away to the north-west, Abū az̧ Z̧ulūf is another city to put on your to-do list. Tick off some of its biggest sights such as Abu Dhalouf Beach while you're here.
