Qatar Airways lets you turn a connection through Doha into a short break with its stopover programme, run through Discover Qatar. Eligible passengers can add discounted hotel nights to a qualifying itinerary, and free or low-cost transit tours are often available for those with time between flights. Terms and prices change, so confirm the current offer on qatarairways.com or discoverqatar.qa.
The programme is built around heavily discounted hotel stays in Doha for passengers connecting on Qatar Airways, across a range of three to five star properties. At various times the airline has also offered a complimentary or token-priced first night. Separately, short guided transit tours showcase Doha’s highlights for travellers with a few hours to spare.
The stopover is for passengers flying Qatar Airways through Hamad International Airport on a qualifying connection. You add it during or after booking, choose your hotel and nights, and the routing and fare determine what is available. Book early for the best choice.
Add a stopover through Qatar Airways or Discover Qatar when you book, or afterwards through Manage Booking. You select the hotel and number of nights and pay the discounted rate. Transit tours can be arranged separately at the airport or online.
A stopover is plenty of time to see the highlights. Our Doha layover and stopover guide covers the Museum of Islamic Art, Souq Waqif, the Corniche and more, with realistic timings for a short visit.
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Yes. Through Discover Qatar, eligible passengers connecting in Doha can add discounted hotel nights and often a transit tour to their itinerary. Confirm current terms with Qatar Airways.
The hotel is usually heavily discounted rather than free, though the airline has offered complimentary or token-priced first nights at times. Transit tours may be free or low cost.
Add it through Qatar Airways or Discover Qatar when booking, or afterwards via Manage Booking, then choose your hotel and number of nights.
Many nationalities can enter Qatar visa-free or with a visa on arrival, but requirements vary, so check your own before planning to leave the airport.