Taking return flight without leaving the airport
Jul 4, 2020, 10:08 am
#1
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Join Date: May 2015
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Taking return flight without leaving the airport
Is it possible to take the return flight without exiting Qatar airport ? I am planning to travel with my parents to Doha but I will not go with them on the subsequent flight to their final destination. I will take them to their boarding gate and then I will proceed to the boarding gate of my return flight. I will end up spending about 15 hours at the airport. I would like to know if it is possible before booking our flights. Where will I get the boarding pass for my return flight ?
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Jul 4, 2020, 12:39 pm
#2
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: New York, NY
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Depending on where you're coming from, and the random selection of the day, you may be able to walk from gate to gate or have to go through a security check before heading on to the next flight. https://dohahamadairport.com/airport...port/transfers has a lot of info. You may have to obtain your return flight BP at a transfer desk.
15 hours inside the airport isn't appealing at all. If you have a free or cheap visa I suggest getting a hotel in Doha or at least getting out of the airport to see the city. It is far from my favorite city but there are things to see.
15 hours inside the airport isn't appealing at all. If you have a free or cheap visa I suggest getting a hotel in Doha or at least getting out of the airport to see the city. It is far from my favorite city but there are things to see.
Jul 4, 2020, 4:31 pm
#3
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Join Date: May 2015
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Depending on where you're coming from, and the random selection of the day, you may be able to walk from gate to gate or have to go through a security check before heading on to the next flight. You may have to obtain your return flight BP at a transfer desk.
15 hours inside the airport isn't appealing at all. If you have a free or cheap visa I suggest getting a hotel in Doha or at least getting out of the airport to see the city. It is far from my favorite city but there are things to see.
15 hours inside the airport isn't appealing at all. If you have a free or cheap visa I suggest getting a hotel in Doha or at least getting out of the airport to see the city. It is far from my favorite city but there are things to see.
Jul 7, 2020, 1:05 pm
#4
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: LEJ BRU
Posts: 1,156
Make sure that you are in line with the transit rules. Usually a return flight to the point of origin is considered NOT to be a transfer. It needs to be a third place. I this is also true for DOH you might be denied bording already on your outbound.
