Aug 29, 2022, 7:32 am
Last edit by: VilBur
HEL-DOH AY1981 16:00-23:45 333 16DEC22-
DOH-HEL AY1982 08:00-14:15 333 17DEC22-
ARN-DOH AY1983 15:10-23:50 333 01NOV22-
DOH-ARN AY1984 08:10-13:25 333 02NOV22-
CPH-DOH AY1985 15:15-23:30 333 01NOV22-
DOH-CPH AY1986 08:15-13:10 333 02NOV22-
Flights are considered long-haul (AY+ awards & accrual as well as complimentary meals in all classes of travel).
AY and QR both have set quotas and specifically allocated seats on board. At least on the ARN service, the AY quota in J is 7 seats (1L, 2DHL, 3DHL) and the Y quota is 61 seats (3136 DEGHJL, 59JL, 6163DEGHJL.
The PE cabin is not sold by either airline. The PE seats belong to the QR quota and can be assigned to QR Y pax at no extra charge.
Transferring at DOH, you will have access to the following lounges when departing on AY or QR, in descending order:
1. Al Safwa, for QR customers ticketed in F. Close to the bear
2. Al Mourjan lounges, for AY & QR customers ticketed in J (J Light not eligible). Al Mourjan South is close to the bear (escalator up right next to the escalator coming down from transfer security). Al Mourjan North (Al Mourjan Garden) entrance is located between the northern stop of the intra-terminal train and The Orchard. Al Mourjan North lounge is twice as big as Al Mourjan South and has views over The Orchard.
3. Qatar Airways Platinum & Gold Lounge North, for Golds, Platinums and Lumos regardless of class of travel. This lounge is a shared Platinum & Gold lounge. Entrance near gate C14
4. Qatar Airways Platinum Lounge South, for Platinums and Lumos regardless of class of travel. At gate A1.
5. Qatar Airways Gold Lounge South, for Golds, Platinums and Lumos regardless of class of travel. At gate A1 (shared entrance with the Platinum Lounge South)
All lounges operate 24/7.
DOH-HEL AY1982 08:00-14:15 333 17DEC22-
ARN-DOH AY1983 15:10-23:50 333 01NOV22-
DOH-ARN AY1984 08:10-13:25 333 02NOV22-
CPH-DOH AY1985 15:15-23:30 333 01NOV22-
DOH-CPH AY1986 08:15-13:10 333 02NOV22-
Flights are considered long-haul (AY+ awards & accrual as well as complimentary meals in all classes of travel).
AY and QR both have set quotas and specifically allocated seats on board. At least on the ARN service, the AY quota in J is 7 seats (1L, 2DHL, 3DHL) and the Y quota is 61 seats (3136 DEGHJL, 59JL, 6163DEGHJL.
The PE cabin is not sold by either airline. The PE seats belong to the QR quota and can be assigned to QR Y pax at no extra charge.
Transferring at DOH, you will have access to the following lounges when departing on AY or QR, in descending order:
1. Al Safwa, for QR customers ticketed in F. Close to the bear
2. Al Mourjan lounges, for AY & QR customers ticketed in J (J Light not eligible). Al Mourjan South is close to the bear (escalator up right next to the escalator coming down from transfer security). Al Mourjan North (Al Mourjan Garden) entrance is located between the northern stop of the intra-terminal train and The Orchard. Al Mourjan North lounge is twice as big as Al Mourjan South and has views over The Orchard.
3. Qatar Airways Platinum & Gold Lounge North, for Golds, Platinums and Lumos regardless of class of travel. This lounge is a shared Platinum & Gold lounge. Entrance near gate C14
4. Qatar Airways Platinum Lounge South, for Platinums and Lumos regardless of class of travel. At gate A1.
5. Qatar Airways Gold Lounge South, for Golds, Platinums and Lumos regardless of class of travel. At gate A1 (shared entrance with the Platinum Lounge South)
All lounges operate 24/7.
Finnair to launch service to Doha (DOH) ex-HEL, ARN, CPH
Mar 13, 2023, 9:36 pm
#256
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: Vantaa, Finland
Programs: Finnair Plus Gold
Posts: 56
Mar 15, 2023, 11:09 am
#257
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: HEL
Programs: AY, SK, TK
Posts: 7,653
How early u guys went to DOH airport from town if flight dep at 8am?
prob most folks connect transit but wonder how much from town to reserve for proceduresnot liking pyjama wakeups 😆
No check bags, OLCI, and boarding pass doesnt say anything about fast-track FWIW 🤷♂️
prob most folks connect transit but wonder how much from town to reserve for proceduresnot liking pyjama wakeups 😆
No check bags, OLCI, and boarding pass doesnt say anything about fast-track FWIW 🤷♂️
Mar 15, 2023, 12:40 pm
#258
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Platinum, TK Elite, BT VIP, AA, BA, SK, DL, NT, WB + hotels
Posts: 8,866
5:54 am jump in taxi
6:04 am get off taxi at DOH
6:11 by the bear at DOH (past security and passport control)
It was really quick and I could have left 30 min later without being in a hurry. The lounge was busy and there was a short wait to be seated in the restaurant, probably not more than 5 min.
If memory serves me right, I used the regular security lane. Might have written about it in January. I believe I did not see any priority lane.
OLCI works and with a self-printed BP, there is no need to go to the check-in desk (I walked past, and the desks were deserted, asked the agent if they want to see my passport or something and he just said I'm fine and they'll check at the gate.)
6:04 am get off taxi at DOH
6:11 by the bear at DOH (past security and passport control)
It was really quick and I could have left 30 min later without being in a hurry. The lounge was busy and there was a short wait to be seated in the restaurant, probably not more than 5 min.
If memory serves me right, I used the regular security lane. Might have written about it in January. I believe I did not see any priority lane.
OLCI works and with a self-printed BP, there is no need to go to the check-in desk (I walked past, and the desks were deserted, asked the agent if they want to see my passport or something and he just said I'm fine and they'll check at the gate.)
Mar 16, 2023, 11:16 pm
#259
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: HEL
Programs: AY, SK, TK
Posts: 7,653
5:54 am jump in taxi
6:04 am get off taxi at DOH
6:11 by the bear at DOH (past security and passport control)
It was really quick and I could have left 30 min later without being in a hurry. The lounge was busy and there was a short wait to be seated in the restaurant, probably not more than 5 min.
If memory serves me right, I used the regular security lane. Might have written about it in January. I believe I did not see any priority lane.
OLCI works and with a self-printed BP, there is no need to go to the check-in desk (I walked past, and the desks were deserted, asked the agent if they want to see my passport or something and he just said I'm fine and they'll check at the gate.)
6:04 am get off taxi at DOH
6:11 by the bear at DOH (past security and passport control)
It was really quick and I could have left 30 min later without being in a hurry. The lounge was busy and there was a short wait to be seated in the restaurant, probably not more than 5 min.
If memory serves me right, I used the regular security lane. Might have written about it in January. I believe I did not see any priority lane.
OLCI works and with a self-printed BP, there is no need to go to the check-in desk (I walked past, and the desks were deserted, asked the agent if they want to see my passport or something and he just said I'm fine and they'll check at the gate.)
6:04 at the airport.
security officer at door checking plebs, didnt recognize finnair app and hesitated.
Then, went to checkin desk for printing BP, took 10mins hacking by 3 persons until I ask whats the problem. They say we cannot manage this bus connection. I say, its unsustainable, just leave it out and print me the first segment and after a while clicking I get my bp without bus connection to TKU.
Then, passport control is empty but officers lead everyone to e-gates where there is a long line. Fine, then stumbling officers try to help people register their passports with the machines but are only slowing down the flow with empty machines unattended. Then lots of folks denied, including me, by the machine. Go to manual control, i.e. the manned desks which we were forced to passhooray.
Excellent Qatar processing style such as most things here were, slow and clumsy. But maassa maan tavalla I have learned so we took it with patience, mental force 😁
Finally, ground services looks the same, waiting for pushback now onboard for about an hour as they have problem with closing the cargo door
Mar 19, 2023, 9:27 pm
#260
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Programs: AA EP, Marriott Gold
Posts: 115
considering a ticket from DOH-HEL-LAX this summer. The itinerary is only showing a 45 minute layover in HEL. I'm surprised this is an option... is 45 minutes really enough for an INTL to INTL transfer at HEL? could someone shed light on the transfer process?
Mar 19, 2023, 10:02 pm
#261
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
Programs: JAL Metal Card (OWE), SAS Eurobonus Gold (*G), Marriott Titanium (LTP), Tokyu Hotels Platinum
Posts: 21,636
Yes that should be fine.
Mar 19, 2023, 10:14 pm
#262
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Programs: AA EP, Marriott Gold
Posts: 115
Mar 19, 2023, 10:25 pm
#263
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Location: Tokyo
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No passport control non Schengen to non Schengen, but there will be a security check.
Mar 20, 2023, 3:11 am
#265
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Platinum, TK Elite, BT VIP, AA, BA, SK, DL, NT, WB + hotels
Posts: 8,866
The non-Schengen side of the airport is not very big. If your plane is not delayed, you will have no problems making it.
Mar 20, 2023, 9:31 am
#266
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Programs: AA EP, Marriott Gold
Posts: 115
You will deplane, walk to transfer security and then walk to your next gate. No passport control. When there are no delays, there should be max. one other non-Schengen plane landing at the same time. Make sure you can exit the plane among the first pax and walk briskly to minimize waiting time at transfer security.
The non-Schengen side of the airport is not very big. If your plane is not delayed, you will have no problems making it.
The non-Schengen side of the airport is not very big. If your plane is not delayed, you will have no problems making it.
perfect, thanks for sharing the details!
Mar 30, 2023, 12:36 pm
#267
Join Date: Mar 2023
Posts: 2
Ive been reading this forum with interest for the last few days as booked BLR_DOH_ARN for June.
I appreciate all the trip reports so far, but one thing Im not sure about is if QR ticket holders that get seated in PE get the normal PE service?
It took me a while to select a seat, unavailable through QR and the AY site was ridiculous also. But, I thinki have a seat in premium economy (23L). Is the onboard service any better than economy? Or is it just a slightly better seat.
Thanks in advance
I appreciate all the trip reports so far, but one thing Im not sure about is if QR ticket holders that get seated in PE get the normal PE service?
It took me a while to select a seat, unavailable through QR and the AY site was ridiculous also. But, I thinki have a seat in premium economy (23L). Is the onboard service any better than economy? Or is it just a slightly better seat.
Thanks in advance
Mar 30, 2023, 3:23 pm
#270
Join Date: Jul 2022
Posts: 1
Ive been reading this forum with interest for the last few days as booked BLR_DOH_ARN for June.
I appreciate all the trip reports so far, but one thing Im not sure about is if QR ticket holders that get seated in PE get the normal PE service?
It took me a while to select a seat, unavailable through QR and the AY site was ridiculous also. But, I thinki have a seat in premium economy (23L). Is the onboard service any better than economy? Or is it just a slightly better seat.
Thanks in advance
I appreciate all the trip reports so far, but one thing Im not sure about is if QR ticket holders that get seated in PE get the normal PE service?
It took me a while to select a seat, unavailable through QR and the AY site was ridiculous also. But, I thinki have a seat in premium economy (23L). Is the onboard service any better than economy? Or is it just a slightly better seat.
Thanks in advance