Bangkok to Doha (BKK–DOH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BKK–DOH is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, Qatar Airways and Azerbaijan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 3,281 miles in approximately 7h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue | 42 | 388, 77W, 789 | 7h25 | – | – | – |
| QR Qatar Airways | 42 | 351, 388, 77W, 789 | 7h25-7h55 | – | Oneworld | – |
| J2 Azerbaijan Airlines | 35 | 351, 388, 789 | 7h25-7h55 | – | – | – |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 28 | 388, 77W, 789 | 7h25 | – | Oneworld | – |
| BA British Airways | 28 | 388, 77W, 789 | 7h25 | – | Oneworld | – |
| IB Iberia | 14 | 789 | 7h25-7h55 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BKK: +07 · DOH: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Bangkok, it's 2:00 PM in Doha.
Thai passport holders receive a visa on arrival in Qatar for up to 30 days, extendable for another 30 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. You need a confirmed hotel booking made through the Discover Qatar platform, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds (credit card or bank statement showing at least QAR 5,000, about THB 49,000). Fill out the online arrival registration through the Hayya platform before travel.
At Hamad International Airport (DOH), immigration checks your documents and stamps your passport. The process can take longer for Thai nationals than for visa-free nationalities due to the hotel booking verification step. Make sure your Discover Qatar hotel confirmation is printed or accessible on your phone. Qatar also offers free transit stays of up to 96 hours if connecting through Doha on Qatar Airways.
Direct flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Doha run about 6 hours 30 minutes on Qatar Airways and Thai Airways. Qatar uses the Qatari riyal (QAR), pegged at 3.64 QAR per $1, trading at roughly 9.8 QAR per THB 1. Card payments work everywhere. The Doha Metro covers Red, Green, and Gold lines at QAR 2 per standard ride (about THB 20). Taxis from DOH to central Doha cost QAR 40 to QAR 60 (THB 400 to THB 600). Summer temperatures exceed 45 degrees Celsius from June to September. November to March is comfortable at 20 to 30 degrees.
Airport Rail Link (ARL) runs from Phaya Thai station to Suvarnabhumi in 30 minutes (฿45 City Line; ฿90–130 Express, though Express service is often suspended). Trains run 6am to midnight. Transfer at Makkasan for MRT or Phaya Thai for BTS Skytrain.Metered taxis cost ฿250–400 from central Bangkok plus expressway tolls (฿50–75); expect 40–90 minutes depending on traffic. Avoid non-metered taxis; insist on the meter. Ride-share apps (Grab) are widely used and typically cost ฿200–350.
Doha Metro Gold Line departs from inside the terminal to the city centre (15–20 min, QAR 3–6). Msheireb station is the interchange for connecting to the Red and Green lines. First train is at 6am; late-night arrivals will need a taxi or ride-hail. Karwa taxis are available at the arrivals area; West Bay costs QAR 30–50.Careem and Uber are the most cost-effective options. Hamad International has no separate rental car facility visible from arrivals; rental desks are landside. The airport is 15 km from central Doha with good road access via the Corniche and Lusail Expressway.
Desert climate, similar to Dubai. Summers (June–September) are intensely hot (37–45°C) with very high humidity. Ground operations slow but flights rarely cancel for heat alone. Dust haze is persistent and occasionally reduces visibility below instrument minimums. Winter (November–March) is pleasant at 15–26°C and represents Qatar Airways' peak operational period.
Rain is rare, fewer than 10 rainy days per year, but the drainage infrastructure means even light rain causes road flooding. Occasional dust storms (shamal) reduce visibility and can ground departures for hours. Spring (March–May) is the most dust-prone season.
BKK–DOH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BKK to DOH
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Hamad International Airport (DOH) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, British Airways, Iberia, Azerbaijan Airlines and Qatar Airways. With 189 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BKK to DOH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BKK to DOH ranges from 7 hours 25 minutes to 7 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,281 miles (5,280 km). There are approximately 189 weekly flights outbound and 204 return, totaling 393 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
69 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via AMD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.