Travel Answers

Will I need some local money, or are US-$ and Euro-bills or CC OK as well ?
In principle I will try to get along without spending any money, but you will never know what comes up ?
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My flight arrives at around 07.00pm, my transfers to and from the hotel are booked aleady and the hotel is payed as well.
I will just take a little walk in the evening and have to get to bed early.
Have to get up very early the next morning, so will there be any extra expenses for me ??

How about tips for the car-driver who gets me from the airport to my hotel ?
The fare is reserved and payed already through the travel agent !
Is a tip in US-$ OK ?

I have an itinerary from Chennai to Chicago via Doha on Qatar airways. The transit time is 1 hr and 40 mins. Is this transit time enough?

we are flying from Austria through Doha to Vietnam. We have approx. 8 hrs. 6:05 pm - 1:55 am. First, do we need a visa prior of arrival? i read in one of the answers that it takes over an hr. just to clear the area of getting the visa. is that true? lets say we get out of there by 7:30pm. is there anything else to do except the souk? any malls or such like in dubai? if we arrive back at the airport around midnight, is that early enough? thx!

I am moving to doha for job. I heard about scarcity of drinkng water and supply for daily utility use. can you guide me what is the adjact situation.

planning to have vacation in doha, qatar can i stay with my fiancee in his apartment?

Hello, I arrive at Doha airport on Sat, 12 Jan 2013 11:50 and leave tomorrow Sun, 13 Jan 2013 08:30. So I will have 20 hours free.Also i will have 8 hours free when i coming back . I am from Serbia, if I want to get out do i need VISA , and if i need it how much it cost? How many days valid VISA, can I buy visa for one month or only for one day? Can you recommend some department stores or something interesting to see? thank you very much in advance, Djordje

I have just returned from visiting my husband in Doha and made use of ladies day at the intercontinental hotel and was wondering if anyone knew of other hotels that offered this facility. Thanks

Hello, I arrive at doha airport at 23 15 and leave in the morning(boarding time 07 55). You think it is possible to get out, have some sightseeing(even at night), and come back in time? I don't know if at night there's movement on the streets, taxis available, etc. thank you very much in advance, Pedro

Hello everyone! I am flying to Chicago via Doha next week and I have a transit time there of about 20 hours. I have been reading some of the reviews and stories that people have posted on the net about the airport in Doha and it does not sound like a pleasant place to spend so much time. I have a Pakistani passport. Will I be able to get a transit visa to go out and sight-see since I cant spend that much time sitting around? Moreover can I get hotel stay or a meal voucher or something since the transit is long? I asked the travel agent this but he said this wont be possible as the airline we are going to be flying from Europe onwards does not have such a contract with Qatar Airlines. So can anyone help me? What can I do during the 20 hours? Being a Pakistani, can I get transit visa for a few hours to see the city rather than rotting at the airport the whole day long? And are there any good fast food places at the airport? I would really appreciate some guidance as this is my first time traveling via Doha. Thanks!

hi! im a filipino by blood. im planning to visit a friend in doha this coming december. what must i do? do i have to apply for a tourist visa first? if yes, what are the requirements?

Hello, I'll be having a long transit in Doha soon - from 12 midnite until 8pm (20 hours). I'm thinking of going to Souq's area, walking by the sea or wondering in the modern city center shopping mall. In view of the summer time I'm wondering whether Souq is open during day time or not ? Is it ok to walk around during summer or is the weather too hot to handle ? :) Thanks.

Hi, I´ll go to the aiport at 23:15 until 7:00. Can I get a taxi to take me to the city and return to the aiport, a few hours later ? Do you know how much is it more o less ? I have read is difficult to get a taxi in the city. Thank you !!

ARRIVING TO DOHA AT 7PM AND DON'T LEAVE UNTIL 2AM. WHAT CAN I SEE? ARE THERE VISA ON ARRIVAL?

Hi. I am flying to Nairobi in January and I have 6 hours in Doha airport. I land at 18:50 before flying out at 01:35 Do I need a VISA? Can I leave the airport? Is there much to do within a four hour window (i.e. an hour to leave and an hour to get back to the airport) Are there any good facillities within the airport if I cannot leave? (Bar, Restaurants, Hotel, Shower?) Thanks all

Hi, I am planning to travel to Doha (Qatar) next week for the first time. I want to know what are the attractions in Doha and if anyone can give an idea about a good hotel with an affordable price?

Dear Friends! Me and my wife are going to spend about a week in Doha, Qatar. Please, advise, please: 1. Whara to swim in the Gulf. 2. whant o wear especially for her to walk and to swim. 3. Shopping tips if are (basically for her) 4. Any real places of interest Thanks!

Hi I am flying with Qatar Airlines for the first time this year, from London to Perth. As I am traveling on my own I wanted to find out about the transfer arrangements for when I arrive in Doha. I have read some reviews and I am now really worried, as most say that that its a long bus ride and then it can be up to an hour to get through security. My turnaround time is only an hour, so I am now wondering if I will make my ongoing flight to Perth. Has anyone been through this and can give me some information, I am starting to regret ever booking with them.

Hi, i would need help or some information on my transit in Doha. On 21st of march me and my group have 13 hour transit in Doha. We will arrive in Doha at 21.45 pm, and our next flight out is at 08.50. I would really like a city tour for the group, but would there be any city tour or anything to see at that hour? Or if not please recommend anything to do in the airport. Thanx so much

Hi! on the return leg of my honeymoon (from Male to London), we are having a four hour night stop over in Doha (arriving at 22:00, and leaving again at 01:50) Is this enough to venture out into the city? We are on a budget so don't want it to cost too much. Can anyone advice on what to do, and how much taxis, a cold drink will cost? I'm Belgian, my fiancee is British. I understand you get visas on arrival, but am confused as some say they cost 8 British pounds, others say double that. Some people seem to recommend going to Souq Waqif. Maybe we can walk there? And lastly, is it correct we don't have to worry about our luggage, as that is automatically dealt with by Qatar airways, whom our travel agent booked the whole flight deal with?

This tuesday I will have a stopover in Doha from 07.00 a.m. till 12.00 a.m. I am Dutch and I undestand I can get a visa at the airport. Could somebody advise me on a nice stay, including some side seeing and shopping. I am a woman alone. Thanks

Please advise, the best location to serve you real Hyderabadi taste !!!

I will be stopping at doha airport in Qatar between London and seoul and was wondering if i needed a transit visa to do so? I will be there for about 9hrs but wont be leaving the airport. If I did need one, how do I apply? I think i left it a bit late to ask as well....Please help!

My friend and I will visit Doha in mid Sep 2011 and wish to join a tour for The Sand Dunes Half Day Safari. I’ve gather the tour information from several tour agents and learnt that the minimum number of participants is 4, but we are 2 persons only and the cost is high. I’m advised to pay for 4 persons if we wish to join the tour. Is there any group tour for us so that we could share the cost with others?

I'd like to talk/email someone leaving in Qatar. Thanks Nick

hi there,im a filipino women and travelling going to spain,i dont have a spanish passport but i do have a residencial working permit in spain,i have a ten hours stop over in doha,and i really love to explore places.is it possible that i can go outside the airport or if its not is there amy place that can i meet my friend inside the airport?please i do really an advice..thakns to all.

Hi everyone!!! I will marry in September(portuguese passport) and my girlfriend (Polish passport) would like to travel from Barcelona to Bangoko or KL through Doha with Qatar Airways. I am aware as Portuguese citizen that can obtain a Visa if necessary at airport however my polish girlfriend is not so easy. I have 3 questions: In case that the transfer flight take s for example 6 -8 hours do we need a visa just to stay in airport? In case that we have a long waiting time can we get a transit visa because i would like to see the city, is it possible? If i need it, where can i get it??? Hope you will be able to help me... THANK YOU!!!

I am travelling on a South African passport and while passing through Doha (6 hour stop over and 7 hour stopover on outward/inward bound journeys). I would like to visit friends who are currently resident in Doha. Do I need a visa to visit them? And if so, can I get it on arrival n Doha? Or, if I can't leave the airport, is there a venue in the airport where we can meet? I am flying Qatar Airways.

I have a 7h transit in Doha on KHI-DOH-IST. Please advise will QR offers meal or transit visa. What to do in transit. Thanks

Hi, I am traveling to Bahrain on next week from Paris. I am about to book a ticket with Qatar Airlines. I have a quick stop with probably a flight change in Doha. Do I need a visa for Qatar if I stay at the airport only? Is there any risk of problem considering my background? I am French and I have Israeli stamps in my passport + it is mentioned there that I was born in Israel. Let me know as I am very concerned. Wally