Hamad International Airport (DOH) Doha, Qatar
Hamad International Airport (HIA) is Qatar’s principal international airport and the main aviation hub serving Doha. Its IATA code is DOH and its ICAO code is OTHH. The airport is operated by MATAR, Qatar Company for Airports Operation and Management, and is located approximately 5.5 nautical miles (about 10 km) east of central Doha. Qatar’s current aeronautical information confirms the OTHH designation and the airport’s operational infrastructure.
Hamad International Airport — Quick Facts
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Airport name | Hamad International Airport |
| Common abbreviation | HIA |
| IATA code | DOH |
| ICAO code | OTHH |
| Location | Doha, Qatar |
| Country | State of Qatar |
| Airport type | International civil airport |
| Primary role | Doha’s principal international passenger and cargo airport |
| Operator | MATAR – Qatar Company for Airports Operation and Management |
| Opened | 2014 |
| Distance from central Doha | Approximately 5.5 NM / 10 km east of Doha city centre |
| Terminal configuration | One integrated passenger terminal with multiple concourses |
| Concourses | A, B, C, D and E |
| Runways | 16L/34R and 16R/34L; Qatar’s current AIP lists lengths of 4,850 m and 4,250 m respectively |
| Main hub airline | Qatar Airways |
| Official website | Hamad International Airport official website |
| Wikipedia | Hamad International Airport — Wikipedia |
Official airport website and online resources
- Official website: dohahamadairport.com
- Wikipedia: Hamad International Airport on Wikipedia
- Qatar Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP): Current Qatar AIP — OTHH
Important Hamad International Airport Contact Numbers
| Purpose | Contact number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hamad International Airport main/general contact | +974 4010 6666 | Airport administration/general enquiries; this number is published by Qatar’s Ministry of Interior for HIA. |
| Airport Operations Control Centre / airport operations | +974 4010 3999 | The aeronautical information publication identifies this as the 24/7 AOCC duty-manager number. |
| Airport operator – Chief Operating Officer office | +974 4010 7715 | Operator contact published in Qatar’s AIP. |
| Airport operator – additional telephone | +974 4010 3999 | Published airport-operator contact. |
| Airport operator fax | +974 4010 1010 | Published in the Qatar AIP. |
| Airport Security – general department | +974 2351333 / +974 2351346 | Qatar Ministry of Interior Airport Security contacts. |
| Qatar emergency services | 999 | Police + Civil Defence/Fire + Ambulance; available 24/7. |
| Emergency service for deaf/hard-of-hearing users | 992 | Qatar’s dedicated emergency service for deaf users. |
| Water & electricity emergency | 991 | Kahramaa emergency line. |
| Telephone directory | 180 | Qatar telephone directory. |
| Hamad Medical Corporation | +974 4439 2222 | General HMC contact listed by Qatar MOI. |
| Hamad Hospital accidents & emergency | +974 4439 2111 | Accident/emergency contact listed by Qatar MOI. |
Hamad International Airport Terminal Information
Does Hamad International Airport have multiple terminals?
No. DOH operates as an integrated passenger-terminal complex rather than separate Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3 buildings. Passengers generally use the single main terminal and then proceed toward one of the airport’s concourses: A, B, C, D or E.
The concourses form different arms of the terminal. Current airport information describes DOH as a single-terminal airport with five concourses, while the newer D/E facilities were expanded as part of the airport’s development.
Concourse A
Concourse A is one of the southern arms of the terminal and contains passenger gates connected to aircraft stands. It is connected to the central terminal area.
Concourse B
Concourse B is another southern concourse and contains passenger gates, retail, food and passenger facilities.
Concourse C
Concourse C forms the central/main spine of the airport and is particularly useful as a reference point when navigating the terminal.
Concourse D
Concourse D is part of the northern side of the expanded terminal complex. It provides additional aircraft gates and passenger facilities.
Concourse E
Concourse E is adjacent to D and forms part of the northern expansion. D and E were expanded to add additional gate capacity. Current airport information describes D and E together as having 17 gates following the expansion.
Hamad International Airport FAQs
What is the airport code for Hamad International Airport?
The IATA airport code is DOH and the ICAO code is OTHH. Qatar’s current aeronautical information identifies OTHH as Hamad International Airport.
Is DOH the same as Hamad International Airport?
Yes. DOH is the IATA code for Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar.
Do not confuse it with Doha International Airport (DIA/OTBD), the older airport.
How many terminals does Hamad International Airport have?
Hamad International Airport operates as an integrated single-terminal passenger facility with five principal concourses: A, B, C, D and E.
Does Hamad Airport have Terminal 2?
There is not a separate passenger Terminal 2 building comparable to the terminal numbering used at some other international airports. DOH’s passenger operation is based around its integrated terminal and concourses.
Is Hamad International Airport open 24 hours?
The airport is designed for continuous international aviation operations. Qatar’s aeronautical information lists the airport operator and customs/immigration as operating on a 24-hour basis.
Individual shops, restaurants, lounges and services can have their own operating hours.
How far is Hamad Airport from Doha?
The airport is approximately 5.5 nautical miles (about 10 km) east of central Doha according to Qatar’s aeronautical information.
What is the emergency number at Hamad Airport?
For a life-threatening or other immediate emergency, call 999. This connects to Qatar’s emergency services covering police, civil defence/fire and ambulance.
What number should deaf passengers use for emergencies?
Qatar’s dedicated emergency service for deaf users is 992.
How do I contact Hamad International Airport?
For general airport enquiries, +974 4010 6666 is published as the Hamad International Airport contact by Qatar’s Ministry of Interior. For airport operations, the Qatar AIP lists +974 4010 3999 for the Airport Operations Control Centre duty manager.
What should I do if I lose something at DOH?
Use the airport’s official passenger-service/lost-property channels through the official HIA website rather than relying on third-party contact numbers:
Hamad International Airport official website
When reporting lost property, provide the flight number, date/time, concourse or gate, baggage details and a precise description of the item.
Do I need to change terminals during an international connection at DOH?
Normally, no separate terminal change is required. DOH uses an integrated terminal, with passengers moving between concourses within the airport complex.
How can I find my gate at Hamad Airport?
Check your boarding pass and the airport’s flight-information displays after arriving at the terminal. Gate assignments can change, so the airport screens should be treated as the final source of operational information.
Are D and E separate terminals?
No. D and E are concourses within the integrated terminal complex, not independent passenger terminals.
What are the runways at Hamad International Airport?
The airport has two parallel runways identified as 16L/34R and 16R/34L. Qatar’s current AIP lists the runway lengths as approximately 4,850 m and 4,250 m respectively.
Who operates Hamad International Airport?
The airport operator is Qatar Company for Airports Operation and Management (MATAR). Qatar’s AIP provides MATAR’s airport-operator contact information.