Getting around Qatar
Asia
From Europe ✈️
Direct flight from Paris
Yes
Duration
6h30-7h direct
Indicative round-trip price
450-850 EUR A/R
Book
1-3 months ahead, outside school holidays
Recommended airlines
Local transport
Bus
Karwa network (Mowasalat), clean and air-conditioned, very low fares; feeder buses (metrolink/metroexpress) free around the metro stations.
Train
No long-distance national passenger train; the country is small and crossed by car.
Taxi
Taxis Karwa a compteur, fiables et abordables (depart ~10 QAR). Uber et Careem largement disponibles.
Metro
Doha metro modern and automated (red, green, gold lines), air-conditioned and fast. 2 QAR per trip in standard, 6 QAR in Gold Club, with the rechargeable Travel Card. Free metrolink shuttles to the neighborhoods.
Essential apps
Common routes and indicative prices
| From | To | Mode | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamad Airport (DOH) | Central Doha | Red line metro | 20-30 min | 2 QAR |
| Hamad Airport (DOH) | Central Doha | Taxi Karwa | 15-25 min | 50-75 QAR |
| Doha | Souq Waqif | Metro (Msheireb + Gold) | 15 min | 2 QAR |
| Doha | Khor Al Adaid (inland sea) | 4x4 desert safari | 1h | 250-500 QAR |
Indicative prices for 2025-2026. Fares vary by season, demand and how far ahead you book.
Vehicle rental 🛵
Scooter / Motorbike
N/A (two-wheelers rare and dangerous on major roads)
Car
90-200 QAR / day
International permit recommended, tourist permit recognised
International permit : Required or strongly recommended
Transport scams to know ⚠️
Unofficial taxis
Drivers at the airport or near the malls offering an inflated flat price with no meter.
Tip :Always take an official metered Karwa taxi, or Uber/Careem.
Cut-price desert safari
Low-cost operators with no insurance or qualified driver for dune bashing.
Tip :Book with a recognised operator that has verified reviews.
Practical tips
- Buy a rechargeable Travel Card on arrival for the metro and the metrolink shuttles
- The metro links the airport, the Corniche, the museums, Souq Waqif, Katara and The Pearl for a few riyals
- Rent a car to explore the southern desert, Al Zubara or the northern mangroves
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