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How to get fromHamad International Airport (DOH) to central Doha

The Doha Metro Red Line runs from Hamad International to Msheireb in about 20 minutes for about QAR 2. A Karwa taxi costs roughly QAR 40–60 and Uber/Careem QAR 30–50.

Cheapest: Public transit · from QAR 2Fastest: Karwa taxi · about 15 minChecked November 2026

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Typical cost and journey time from Hamad into central Doha.

Doha Metro (Red Line)

Cheapest
Cost
About QAR 2 (Standard)
QAR 10 (Gold)
Time
About 20 min to Msheireb
Hours
About 6am–11pm (from 2pm on Fridays)
Where to find it
Metro station connected to the arrivals hall.
Good to know
Buy a travel card at the station.

Karwa taxi

Fastest
Cost
About QAR 40–60
Time
15–25 min
Hours
24/7
Where to find it
Taxi rank outside arrivals.

Uber / Careem

Cost
About QAR 30–50
Time
15–25 min
Hours
24/7
Where to find it
Ride-hailing pick-up area outside arrivals.
Our pick

The metro is spotless and cheap; Uber and Careem are good value too.

Quick answers

The questions people ask most about Hamad.

What's the cheapest way from Hamad to central Doha?

Doha Metro (Red Line): About QAR 2 (Standard) · QAR 10 (Gold), taking about 20 min to Msheireb.

How much is a taxi from DOH to central Doha?

About QAR 40–60. The ride takes 15–25 min.

What hours does the Doha Metro (Red Line) run?

About 6am–11pm (from 2pm on Fridays).

Where do Uber / Careem pick up at Hamad?

Ride-hailing pick-up area outside arrivals. Expect to pay about QAR 30–50.

Where do I catch the Doha Metro (Red Line)?

Metro station connected to the arrivals hall.

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