Why Does Doha Have Two Adjacent Airports?
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- čas přidán 22. 01. 2022
- Plenty of large cities around the world have two or more airports. These have often been built at different times, with larger airports introduced further from the city as aviation volume has grown. They can also serve different regional areas. But Doha in Qatar, is slightly unusual in that it has two large airports adjacent to each other to the southwest of the city. The new one was opened as aviation expanded dramatically, particularly with homegrown airline Qatar Airways.
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The first time I visited Qatar was in the old airport and it wasn’t that great back in 2009 and I lived there from 2017-19 and my god since it was newer I would say it’s better than the Dubai airport for sure!! Gives a very modern and sophisticated vibe!
I don’t know. The old dedicated separate First class and Business class terminal was great. Never went to the normal terminal.
@@andyrob3259 ah yes haha I think I was at the normal one
Hahahah how cute. You mortals go to an airport.
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I transferred flights at Doha airport in 2003. I'd flown in on an A340. We were there again on the return leg. The terminal was very small and had poor facilities. At the time the new airport was under construction. They apologised for the poor facilities. Obviously much much better now. The flights were great.
Great seating, great in-flight food, great home airport.
Hamad INT is insane. I had to spend 11 hours there, in the lounge, and I never got bored. The airport was amazing. I then spent a night in the hotel within the airport, and the experience is just far beyond my imagination. It's still to this day one of my favorite airports
I have been a resident of Doha since 2011 and have used both airports more times than I can recall. Hamad (HIA) is amazing.
Yes; used the old Doha airport in the late 1970’s and the new Doha in 2019. A huge difference in terms of terminal facilities and technology.
How old are ya sir?
Yes, I do remember, those days the old Doha airport in the 70's till mid 2000's. The old terminal bldg. was just a rectangular block & had the arrivals & departure lounges - cramped, when 2-3 flights arrived at same time. There used to be a viewing gallery on top & nothing much to talk about.
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Only the old one. We dep DOH-ARN in apr. 2011. When we landed at OSL we heard that all flights in Europe was cancelled. The icelandic vulcano cloud had arrived.
I did LHR to ICN via DOH in October 2020 - I couldn't believe how beautiful and modern Hamad Airport was, I just wish I could have spent more time there!
I have visited both airports. In 2008, I made transit through the Old Doha International twice. This was not a pleasant experience. Long Bus trips to/from the terminal, and the terminal itself was very bare and had limited choices of restaurants and duty free. At the same time, however, Dubai Airport (still in development of the new Terminal 3 and A concourse) was a significantly better transit point. On the plus side, the Old Doha Airport availed some amazing airside views. I have taken some stunning photos of a QR A340-600 during pushback and taxi. The New Doha International Airport (Hamad) is significantly better. Yes, it does have a similar feel to Dubai International, but, in my opinion, it is significantly better since the terminal is more compact and the services are more accessible when compared to the major Middle East rival airport. This fact, coupled with QR signature hospitality, on ground service, in flight service, and OneWorld membership, has made Hamad International my preferred transit point of choice in the last 7-8 years. As for airside views, there are great windows and the lounges have some amazing views of the apron. the only negative is that enthusiasts now have to watch planes through the glass.
I once flew through the old airport in 2009 but haven’t been back in the region since.
The old airport premium terminal for Qatar passengers was great. Loved it.
Live in qatar, used both :)
The new airports nice but almost too flashy so the nostalgia connected stills makes me like the old one more
I was literally at hamad intl the other day and wondered the same thing!
You never mentioned how they are going to use the old airport facilities for FIFA World Cup traffic, so it doesn’t impact the operations at the current airport, which are already close to capacity.
Maybe one day both the airports can merge and make Doha a mega airport and a new terminal constructed between the old and new airport. It will also automatically give a new runway too
It'd be an expensive modification, seeing how the old airport was clearly not in the master plan with a major expressway and business parks splitting the two. More likely the old airport grounds were planned to eventually close, redevelop, and become a new expansion of the city proper.
@@doujinflip like no airport in the world hasn’t been split by freeways and buildings between runways and has airbridges for the planes to connect them. Look at Amsterdam , Denver etc
Transited twice through DOH in 2021. Very nice and surprised by Qatar Airways level of service. Would recommend both QR and DOH.
I booked a set of tickets on HKG-DOH-FRA in January 2014 for June that year. I expected to transfer through the old airport but was pleasantly surprised to learn that the new one was operational a few days before my flight. It was my first time visiting a Middle-East country and I was caught in awe. The service of QR was also highly commendable.
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Hi, I have in fact used the new Hamad Intl airport back in 2017, I think it was July. Hamad is a nice airport and relatively easy to navigate around. I did a couple of rounds in the duty free as I had arrived early and just about an hour before boarding since I was not aware how easy and how far I had to walk at the time. I went to find my gate. It's probably one of the easiest massive airports I have ever gone through. I have been to Dubai three times and manage to find my way around that airport, But Hamad airport I find is easier still and walking is less too. Airport wise I prefer Hamad Intl over Dubai, Airline wise, Give me Emirates any day.
I have been to both airports and I live here
Wow! I never knew that Doha had 2 airports RIGHT next to each other! That’s pretty cool!
with my frequent trips to Thailand I do have to say, not matter what we think of that airline and it's Karen CEO, Hamad is the nicest airport I've been through, the only downside is there are no bars. You can get a drink in one restuarant but they can be funny about it if you're not eating. Obviously I'm not counting the business lounges
A Karen CEO sounds terrible
Karen CEO is one of the best takes I’ve heard in a while LOL.
I've been to Hammad International Airport in May 2018. Traveling there again tonight fro the Morocco Spain round of 16 FIFA WC match.
Yep i used the old one a few times as well as the new one, one time i was going through a doha connection and suddenly realized that the airport i'm at wasn't the old one and that's how i found out about hamad international
Can’t wait for the Qatar 777-9.
I have used both Doha and Hamad International Airports... the latter being a significant improvement over the former
I frequently travel to Qatar like once or twice a year, and I remember arriving at the old airport a number of times when I was younger, but I never really memorised the airport. Although, now I've visited the new Hamad International (also my name) a thousand times, and It's my favorite airport which I do have memorized and I Love to visit!
If you use private jet then you can still use old airport
I went to the new airport in 2018. It was so beautiful, modern and classy.
Flying frequently to Doha since 1994, I used both airports very often
I flew through Hamad intl in feb 2014 it was partially functional that time and it was so well built like Dxb t3
Hamad didn’t open in feb 2014 it was old airport
@@silkflights223 it was partially opened I still have my tickets and it’s clearly mentioned DOH there but not DIA date is 24 January 2014 to be exact
@@irfansahil633 yes okay no way 🤣 first commercial flight was on 27th may and first executive flight was 30th April cargo ops began on Dec 2013… Jan 2014 airport main ops wasn’t done neither the road I use to work there
@@silkflights223 it’s official inauguration you’re talking about , there’s so many examples of so many projects that they started operations before official inauguration, I observed it’s newly built that’s y am saying and at that I didn’t knew that this airport isn’t officially inaugurated
Born and brought up in Qatar. I've used both, and while I miss the old-school feel of the Doha AIrport, the new one is great to travel from.
Yes, I do remember, those days the old Doha airport in the 70's till mid 2000's. The old terminal bldg. was just a rectangular block & had the arrivals & departure lounges - cramped, when 2-3 flights arrived at same time. There used to be a viewing gallery on top & nothing much to talk about.
Been with Doha Intl. and Hamad Intl. and I can say that the latter is a massive improvement!
Used both airports in 2012-2019 timeframe, and even as a Business Class passenger, the new airport is night and day compared to the original one. Old one had no jet bridges, being bussed around, immigration facilities left a lot to be desired. Luckily, over time Qatar became "friendlier" to passengers, especially when IRROP occurred, and now are an airline and airport that can be recommended.
Yes...I have been to both the terminals. The old one in 2011 and the new one in 2015
I remember they used to hand over colored envelopes at the check in counters to guide you upon arrival at Doha. Passengers who are transiting through Doha or passengers whose final destination is Doha...
I have stayed in the layover for six hours they have Apple Mac's to pass your time also kids area is awesome
I'm glad I watched this as I'm flying from Bangkok back to London via Doha next month and didn't realise there were two airports, my layover is for only two and a half hours which I really hope will be enough time.
You will be fine, transfering to Doha is very quick and the gates are pretty close unlike some airports where you have to take trains/busses betweeen terminals :)
You must include the many awards this airport has received currently one of the best airports in the world not just the carrier
yes i have tried both airports and i like the old one better because its not that complicated to go to the gate of your connecting flight
When I was younger, I went to Muscat via Doha (from Manchester) and when we arrived we were delayed for 9 hours because of the complications with opening the new airport and moving the planes.
Flew to Edinburgh from Sydney with a stop over in hamad, personal favourite of mine, the teddy is iconic
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I have been there in November, it is amazing
Used both airports many times....what an improvement!
Remember many delays just trying to exit the parking area of the old airport.
I work at both the Airport's VDGS. The old airport now called as DIA Airport just asked us for upgrading their Old VDGS Stands as they plan to use DIA one last time for commercial use during the huge traffic during the FIFA World Cup. After that, it will most probably be handed over to the Qatar Military.
I lived in Doha in the late 70s and have a soft spot for the airport,
I have used both used to live in Matar qadeem
Fun tip: if you enjoy plane spotting, visit the Qatar National Museum (not the Islamic one). It’s only about 300 meters away from the Doha airport’s (not Hamad) runway, and if you’re lucky, you can even watch one of the A380s being transferred back and forth from Doha to Hamad right in front of you!
I remember my first ever flight in my life and it was in Doha International Airport and it was in 2011 and the plane I was in was an A340
I have used the Hamad International Airport and its hilarious I love it
I’ve been to both. Hamad is an impressive upgrade.
I live in Qatar and took a flight to Amman 3 weeks ago
Both are Good
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Been to both and was there when it opened.
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I've never been in an airplane in my entire life.
Watched it til the end, thou
I've lived in Qatar and used both XD
I’ve been living in Qatar for around 19 years and I remember those days when Qatar Airways would fly their A340s to routes like Mumbai. The new Hamad intl airport opened in 2014 and since then the old airport has been out of use until recently when they decided to bring it back into operation for shuttle flights on match days during the FIFA world cup.
Simple flying maybe you could Dolores about Qatar airways since there are many controversies about them and it’s my favourite airline and I live in Qatar
Qatar said that Changi jewel stole their idea, and now they’re building a garden building like jewel bruh
Was living in Qatar when the swap happened. Old airport was not great but Hamad International is very impressive
Summer 2021, I visited Hamad airport on a trip from the US to Tanzania. The trains weren’t in service so I had LONG walks to and from the lounge on each layover. It was worse than the new Salt Lake City airport for those who have been there! However, it’s a beautiful airport and the Al Mourjan lounge is incredible even though it can be too crowded.
Qsuites are amazing and I hope to fly Qatar again soon.
Yes I visit Hamad Int'l Airport in 2015 & 2016.
i used both of the airports
I have used both airports. I used the old airport in 2013 and Hamad in 2019
One for women and one for men?
At present Doha International Airport is used by Qatar Amiri(Government), Private jets, VIP jets, Qatar Aeronautical Academy, Qatar Airforce, Qatar Executives and for storage.
I live beside old doha airport and have an Instagram page full of my planespotting videos at DIA. 😁🤟
Yes I Have been to Hamad international airport back in 2017 to catch a connecting flight to Karachi and we were coming from Atlanta because we want to see my grandma and it was My first time going to Doha, Qatar
I feel like Qatar airways missed a trick by not branding as Qatair
I live in Qatar the airport is super cool mainly premium area
I had no idea that it had two
I have used Hamad International Airport it's great
well yeah I've used hamad before its quite awesome
I found bahrain airport’s new terminal to be nicer actually
yes once i was a kid and still now
Berlin even had 2 airports sharing the same runways
Bro, I live in Qatar since I was born in 2007 so I used both airports several times, I really don’t know who’s idea it was to build the new airport the old airport was much better
BTW, Durkhan Airport was not just further from the city of Doha, it is literary on the opposite site of Qatar
It's Dukhan, not Durkhan.
ive been to all 3 airports you might be wondering "3 airports?" yes there is an older one
QR is excellent but they codeshare now. Some Codeshare are not in QR level of excellence.
i have been t both of the airports as my childhood was sepnt there
Yes I have travelled on 30-01-2022
I was at Hamad Intl just 5 months ago
That didn't awenser the question why to put the new Airport adjacent to the old one. I was expecting something along the lines of location evaluations and not a short history of the airline... anyway, interesting video.
I have been to both airports
Yes, the new one in 2020
It really designed for transferring and the toilet is clean
The only thing bad is the wifi network.
Okok this will save u more time i think the other airport is the old airport it can be found in old airport road close to al matar qadeem
i have been in qatar a lot of times
Hamad is cool. Probably prefer it to Dubai. Both super expensive though (as all airports are).
Hamad International Airport is one of the best designed Airports in the Middle East.
Since they are next to each other, it should just be considered an expansion rather than giving it a new name. Two different names like this for something right next to each other is a recipe for confusion disaster for travelers!
The old airport now just serves private, charter, and military flights, so there wouldn't be any confusion anyway
Hamad int is a great airport
The heck
Have you ever been there? Stop saying foolish things.
@@fabeegaming3849 I've been there, I find it to be easy to use and there's places to rest. Also as a muslim, it has a lot of prayer spaces which is lovely. You may disagree and thats completely fine as that is my experience and opinion.
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Currently I have used Hamad International Airport
I may miss travelling, but I do not miss wasting hours in the new Doha airport. All the money in the world can't buy you a Changi or class.
The point is kinda moot when Doha international is completely shutdown. Could or should they have used the land to expand the existing airport yes.
Proud to have contributed to the development of the carrier between 2013 to 2015. Opening HIA was a relief for us on the ground. DIA was a hard slog, fun though.
The airport is not customer friendly, especially for the transiting passengers. All passengers in transit go through the same security clearance, often causing commotion and missing connecting flights at peak times when arrivals are many. Exiting the security check is through one point and again, very inconveniencing (its like going though a funnel).