Tickets to Qatar

Qatar is a beautiful country that's blessed with a wealth of historical and natural riches. The country has really flourished in the recent times and a host of 5-star hotels, resorts, shopping malls and terrific restaurants are coming up here all the time. The country is set to host the 2022 Football World Cup. The western coast of the country has some gorgeous beaches. Also, the country is notable for its green spaces and historical pockets. .

The Middle Eastern nation has several tourist destinations where people can have a great time. The capital of Qatar, Doha is the largest city in the country and has grown phenomenally over the past few decades. The oil money has made sure that the city's skyline remains punctuated with extraordinary skyscrapers. The ones who buy flight tickets to the city will find some incredible looking architectural marvels around every corner. Still, the city has managed to complement its marching architectural glory with plenty of open green spaces.

Al Wakra, once a tiny fishing village, has now flourished as a small town. You will find historic architecture, mosques and old traditional homes here. The beaches are big hits with the travellers in Al Wakra.

Madinat Al-Shamal and Al Ruwais are two other lovely travel destinations in Qatar.

Hamad International Airport is the country's principal airport handling flights from all over the globe. If you are flying from London Heathrow and wish to book direct, non-stop flights, you can fly with Qatar Airways or British Airways. The flight time for non-stop flights is around 7hrs. Oman Air, Turkish Airlines along with several other carriers offer stopover flights on the route.

Geography: Qatar is located in Western Asia bordering Saudi Arabia to the south and surrounded by the Persian Gulf.

Capital: Doha

Key Holiday Destinations: Al-Khor, Al Wakra, Doha, Madinat Al-Shamal and Al Ruwais

Airports: Hamad International Airport (DOH)

Airlines: QQatar Airways is the flag carrier based in Doha

Language: Arabic is the official language of Qatar; English is commonly used

Time Zone: UTC+3

Popular Holidays: Sightseeing, Beach, Culture, Adventure, Shopping, Sports, Desert Safari and Dune Bashing

British High commission: British Embassy,
West Bay
Dafna Area, Onaiza Zone 66, Al Shabab Street
PO Box 3 Doha
Qatar

November to April is the best time to visit Qatar. The weather conditions are mild and there are several interesting activities going on around the country, with famous shopping and food festivals taking place. This is the peak period for tourism in the country, so visitors can expect to pay more for flight tickets and accommodation. Summer in Doha is probably best avoided by travellers who are not very fond of extreme heat. However, the ones who are brave can find cheap tickets to Qatar during this period