Apr 9, 2015, 8:51 pm
Last edit by: Schwann
PLEASE NOTE: The below information is largely out of date as of 2023 and needs to be updated:
Hamad International Airport (HIA) offers passengers a number of different lounges. The Departure Lounges at HIA include :
Qatar Airways Al Safwa Lounge - QR and OW First Class Passengers only
Qatar Airways Al Mourjan Lounge - QR and OW First and Business Class Passengers only
HIA First Class Lounge
HIA Business Class Lounge
Oryx Lounge
Al Maha lounge
Additionally, there is an arrivals lounge for those exiting the airport (either very long connection or if Doha is their final destination)
For information on which lounge to use, when travelling with QR, at other airports, please see here.
Which Departure Lounge can I use?
Qatar Airways Al Safwa Lounge - The Lounge access is only for Qatar Airways and Oneworld First Class passengers and is located on Level 3 of the airport. Arriving on a longhaul Qatar First class qualifies for lounge access even if connecting flight is not in F. Reports on the Lounge, can be found here(external link) and here. Photographs of the lounge, can be found here (external). Wiki for Al Safwa is here.
The absolute minimum requirement for access is a boarding card for a flight departing in F or a boarding card for an incoming longhaul F flight. Op-ups and guests are not admitted.
Qatar Airways Al Mourjan Lounge - The Lounge access is only for Qatar Airways and Oneworld First and Business Class passengers and is located on Level 3 of the airport. Information and photographs can be found here - here. A thread has recently been started specific to Al Mourjan - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/qatar...ss-lounge.html. Existing posts in this thread about Al Mourjan will be moved there as time permits.
The absolute minimum requirement for access is a boarding card for a flight departing in J or a boarding card for an incoming longhaul J flight.
HIA First Class Lounge - The First Class Lounge is located on Concourse A, Level 2 at the airport and offers facilities which include complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, shower facilities, conference rooms, smoking rooms, family rooms, a business centre and a nursery. First or Business class ticketed passengers as well as QR Privilege Club Platinum and Oneworld alliance Emerald members may access this facility.
The absolute minimum requirement for access is a boarding card showing OWE status for your departing flight.
HIA Business Class Lounge - This lounge, that caters for First or Business class ticketed passengers as well as QR Privilege Club, Platinum Gold and Silver members and oneworld alliance Emerald and Sapphire members, is located on Concourse A, Level 2 at the airport, and offers facilities which include complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, shower facilities, conference rooms, smoking rooms, family rooms, a business centre and a nursery.
The absolute minimum requirement for access is a boarding card showing OWS status for your departing flight.
Oryx Lounge - May be used only by eligible customers when travelling on: British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Royal Jordanian, SriLankan Airlines. Economy passengers will be able to gain access to the lounge for a fee of QAR 200 (USD 55).
Al Maha Lounge - Available to priority pass members. Located opposite the entrance to the Oryx Lounge.
Arrivals Lounge - There are essentially 2 - the first one is prior to immigration and has some snacks, drinks, and a seating area, as well as a dedicated immigration booth. The second (and main) one is just outside customs to the left, near the W.H. Smith store. This one has snacks, drinks, a menu to order from, showers, etc. Both arrivals lounges are for QR J passengers only, oneworld status alone will not get you into the lounge.
Opening Times
QR lounges are open 24 hours/day and serve no alcoholic beverages during Ramadan (27 May-25 June 2017 and 16 May-14 June 2018).
Luggage facilites
There are luggage boxes for hand luggage in Al Safwa, Al Mourjan, First Class and Business Class lounges.
Transit Options
Alternatives for long transits:
Hamad International Airport (HIA) offers passengers a number of different lounges. The Departure Lounges at HIA include :
Qatar Airways Al Safwa Lounge - QR and OW First Class Passengers only
Qatar Airways Al Mourjan Lounge - QR and OW First and Business Class Passengers only
HIA First Class Lounge
HIA Business Class Lounge
Oryx Lounge
Al Maha lounge
Additionally, there is an arrivals lounge for those exiting the airport (either very long connection or if Doha is their final destination)
For information on which lounge to use, when travelling with QR, at other airports, please see here.
Which Departure Lounge can I use?
Qatar Airways Al Safwa Lounge - The Lounge access is only for Qatar Airways and Oneworld First Class passengers and is located on Level 3 of the airport. Arriving on a longhaul Qatar First class qualifies for lounge access even if connecting flight is not in F. Reports on the Lounge, can be found here(external link) and here. Photographs of the lounge, can be found here (external). Wiki for Al Safwa is here.
The absolute minimum requirement for access is a boarding card for a flight departing in F or a boarding card for an incoming longhaul F flight. Op-ups and guests are not admitted.
Qatar Airways Al Mourjan Lounge - The Lounge access is only for Qatar Airways and Oneworld First and Business Class passengers and is located on Level 3 of the airport. Information and photographs can be found here - here. A thread has recently been started specific to Al Mourjan - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/qatar...ss-lounge.html. Existing posts in this thread about Al Mourjan will be moved there as time permits.
The absolute minimum requirement for access is a boarding card for a flight departing in J or a boarding card for an incoming longhaul J flight.
HIA First Class Lounge - The First Class Lounge is located on Concourse A, Level 2 at the airport and offers facilities which include complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, shower facilities, conference rooms, smoking rooms, family rooms, a business centre and a nursery. First or Business class ticketed passengers as well as QR Privilege Club Platinum and Oneworld alliance Emerald members may access this facility.
The absolute minimum requirement for access is a boarding card showing OWE status for your departing flight.
HIA Business Class Lounge - This lounge, that caters for First or Business class ticketed passengers as well as QR Privilege Club, Platinum Gold and Silver members and oneworld alliance Emerald and Sapphire members, is located on Concourse A, Level 2 at the airport, and offers facilities which include complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, shower facilities, conference rooms, smoking rooms, family rooms, a business centre and a nursery.
The absolute minimum requirement for access is a boarding card showing OWS status for your departing flight.
Oryx Lounge - May be used only by eligible customers when travelling on: British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Royal Jordanian, SriLankan Airlines. Economy passengers will be able to gain access to the lounge for a fee of QAR 200 (USD 55).
Al Maha Lounge - Available to priority pass members. Located opposite the entrance to the Oryx Lounge.
Arrivals Lounge - There are essentially 2 - the first one is prior to immigration and has some snacks, drinks, and a seating area, as well as a dedicated immigration booth. The second (and main) one is just outside customs to the left, near the W.H. Smith store. This one has snacks, drinks, a menu to order from, showers, etc. Both arrivals lounges are for QR J passengers only, oneworld status alone will not get you into the lounge.
Opening Times
QR lounges are open 24 hours/day and serve no alcoholic beverages during Ramadan (27 May-25 June 2017 and 16 May-14 June 2018).
Luggage facilites
There are luggage boxes for hand luggage in Al Safwa, Al Mourjan, First Class and Business Class lounges.
Transit Options
Alternatives for long transits:
- Free tour of Doha: if your transit time is between 5 and 12 hours
- Qatar-now-offers-free-96-hour-visa
- QR-organized transit accommodation (inclusive of entry visas, airport transfers, and meals): if your transit time is between 8 and 24 hours. You may qualify for free or fixed rate access (also see this thread)
- The Airport Hotel, inside international area of the airport
QR Lounges at HIA
Oct 12, 2015, 10:45 am
#1831
Join Date: Aug 2014
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I had an F segment scheduled for 10/23. Decided to fly Etihad instead. No use waiting for Al Safwa, although I shall be very chagrined if they decide to open it in the next week or two.
Last edited by iluvdoco; Oct 12, 2015 at 10:57 am
Oct 12, 2015, 11:21 am
#1832
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Hi All,
I recently used the first class lounge for one world emerald and felt it was not bad. The champagne served was Laurent Perrier and billecart Salman and the lounge was empty last Wednesday morning.
Just thought I'd share.
Cheers,
Timo
I recently used the first class lounge for one world emerald and felt it was not bad. The champagne served was Laurent Perrier and billecart Salman and the lounge was empty last Wednesday morning.
Just thought I'd share.
Cheers,
Timo
Oct 12, 2015, 11:35 am
#1833
Join Date: Jan 2015
Programs: QR Platinum
Posts: 470
Thats interesting they serve champagne there. In the business class lounge on the opposite they even not had beer the last time i was inside.
Was it self service or service staff you have to ask for the champagne?
Oct 12, 2015, 12:10 pm
#1834
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Location: El Gouna , Hurghada (HRG)
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You used the first class lounge travelling in Y? Right. Not Al Mourjan?
Thats interesting they serve champagne there. In the business class lounge on the opposite they even not had beer the last time i was inside.
Was it self service or service staff you have to ask for the champagne?
Thats interesting they serve champagne there. In the business class lounge on the opposite they even not had beer the last time i was inside.
Was it self service or service staff you have to ask for the champagne?
Oct 12, 2015, 12:23 pm
#1835
Join Date: Jan 2015
Programs: QR Platinum
Posts: 470
Did not drink any alcohol this evening but if they would have served champagne (what they not do) i could not resist
Oct 14, 2015, 2:03 am
#1840
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: London, UK
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Posts: 1,850
I think the majority of views out there put the opening of this lounge most likely by the end of this year. I don't think anyone knowing the value of a dollar would bet on that happening though because, as I have mentioned before, it is QR.
No one has a reason out there for why it has been so late and what the delays are. Personally it is frustrating that no one has pressured QR or AAB about it.
Oct 14, 2015, 2:44 am
#1841
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There are bits and pieces here and there about this lounge but nothing is confirmed. It was supposed to open in April this year, but alas - as with most things QR - further delays.
I think the majority of views out there put the opening of this lounge most likely by the end of this year. I don't think anyone knowing the value of a dollar would bet on that happening though because, as I have mentioned before, it is QR.
No one has a reason out there for why it has been so late and what the delays are. Personally it is frustrating that no one has pressured QR or AAB about it.
I think the majority of views out there put the opening of this lounge most likely by the end of this year. I don't think anyone knowing the value of a dollar would bet on that happening though because, as I have mentioned before, it is QR.
No one has a reason out there for why it has been so late and what the delays are. Personally it is frustrating that no one has pressured QR or AAB about it.
Oct 14, 2015, 5:16 am
#1842
Join Date: Jan 2015
Programs: QR Platinum
Posts: 470
First class and business class lounge compare
Someone know if they serve Champagne in this first class lounge (not the Safa lounge which is still not open)?
I am Qatar Gold an travelling i Y so can go in the business class lounge which is so so.
At the end of the year will be Platin and the have access to first class lounge on the opposite.
Would like to know is there a big improvement to business class. If have champagne there then it would be for me.
I am Qatar Gold an travelling i Y so can go in the business class lounge which is so so.
At the end of the year will be Platin and the have access to first class lounge on the opposite.
Would like to know is there a big improvement to business class. If have champagne there then it would be for me.
Oct 14, 2015, 6:15 am
#1844
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Information is simply not a part of the Qatar Airways culture. Exemptions are info regarding new destinations, rewards and when AAB do anything magnificent.
Oct 14, 2015, 8:39 am
#1845
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HB7
There are bits and pieces here and there about this lounge but nothing is confirmed. It was supposed to open in April this year, but alas - as with most things QR - further delays.
I think the majority of views out there put the opening of this lounge most likely by the end of this year. I don't think anyone knowing the value of a dollar would bet on that happening though because, as I have mentioned before, it is QR.
No one has a reason out there for why it has been so late and what the delays are. Personally it is frustrating that no one has pressured QR or AAB about it.
The Al Safwa was originally delayed as the Emir did not like the lounge when it was completed (according to four or five senior HIA staff I spoke to a while back)
Originally Posted by HB7
There are bits and pieces here and there about this lounge but nothing is confirmed. It was supposed to open in April this year, but alas - as with most things QR - further delays.
I think the majority of views out there put the opening of this lounge most likely by the end of this year. I don't think anyone knowing the value of a dollar would bet on that happening though because, as I have mentioned before, it is QR.
No one has a reason out there for why it has been so late and what the delays are. Personally it is frustrating that no one has pressured QR or AAB about it.
The Al Safwa was originally delayed as the Emir did not like the lounge when it was completed (according to four or five senior HIA staff I spoke to a while back)