LGW → DOH
London Gatwick to Doha
- Route
- LGW → DOH
- Distance
- 3,240 miles
- Non-stop flying time
- around 6h 45m
- With one stop
- usually 10 hours–12 hours
- Arrive at
- Hamad International Airport
- Local time
- UTC+3
Leaving from London Gatwick
South of London on the Brighton line, with fast trains from London Victoria and London Bridge. Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines are among the carriers offering one-stop connections from Gatwick.
Arriving in Doha
Qatar’s capital, with the Museum of Islamic Art on the corniche — and one of the world’s great connecting hubs.
Connections and timing
Typical connecting points on this route: Direct flights are common; some itineraries connect in Istanbul or another Gulf hub. Best time to go: november to March.
Fares on this route are usually lowest when booked well ahead and outside UK school holidays, Eid and Christmas. Being flexible by a day or two, or flying mid-week, often helps — your consultant will tell you what moves the price on your dates.
Other UK airports to Doha
Questions people ask
- How long is the flight from London Gatwick to Doha?
- The two airports are about 3,240 miles apart. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 6h 45m. With one connection, most journeys take 10 hours to 12 hours door to gate, depending on the layover.
- Are there direct flights from London Gatwick to Doha?
- It depends on the season and the airline — non-stop services start, stop and change frequency through the year. Most travellers on this route connect via Direct flights are common; some itineraries connect in Istanbul or another Gulf hub. Call us and a consultant will check what is flying on your dates.
- Which airport will I land at?
- Hamad International Airport (DOH).
- How can I get the cheapest fare?
- Book early, avoid peak holiday weeks, and be flexible by a day or two if you can. Send us your dates and we’ll compare fares across the airlines for you — or call 020 3137 8781, open 24/7.