Travelling from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Hamad International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 25 minutes.
Doha and Istanbul are in the same timezone, UTC+3.
Flights from DOH to IST start from 01:45 — the earliest with Turkish Airlines. The last service of the day is at 14:20 with Qatar Airways. In total, you can take your pick of 43 weekly Hamad International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your DOH to IST flight.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Qatar Airways has direct flights from Hamad International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if time allows.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Qatar Airways.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hamad International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DOH and IST:
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport
Kuwait International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
C$228 is the lowest price for a one-way Hamad International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$318. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from DOH to IST by booking at least five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Hamad International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
83.59% of flights leaving Hamad International Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from DOH.
Hamad International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Doha. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to DOH? If you're catching an early flight from Hamad International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Consider booking a hotel close to IST if you're on a late Hamad International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are top outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport to the centre of Istanbul has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
April is the most popular month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Istanbul in February.
When booking your flight from Hamad International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from DOH to IST in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've visited Istanbul, now it's time to explore other parts of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey about 354 kilometres east to Ankara to check off its leading attractions. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Izmir is another standout destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No trip is complete without dropping by Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.