Doha to Edinburgh (DOH–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,447 mi airlines 28/wk
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QR31
QR Qatar
788
1:20 AM
+03
6:00 AM
GMT
7h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA5801
BA British
788
1:20 AM
+03
6:00 AM
GMT
7h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR29
QR Qatar
788
7:55 AM
+03
12:35 PM
GMT
7h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA5809
BA British
788
7:55 AM
+03
12:35 PM
GMT
7h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR32
QR Qatar
788
7:30 AM
GMT
5:20 PM
+03
6h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA5802
BA British
788
7:30 AM
GMT
5:20 PM
+03
6h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR30
QR Qatar
788
2:20 PM
GMT
12:10 AM
+03
6h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Doha to Edinburgh
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 3,447 mi 7h 40m nonstop -3h behind 38 1-stop hubs

DOH–EDI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. British Airways and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 3,447 miles in approximately 7h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DOH–EDI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways 14 788 7h40 Oneworld
QR Qatar Airways 14 788 7h40 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – BA, QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA + QR (28 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DOH to EDI direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DOH to EDI.
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One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~47h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
3,226
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Edinburgh is 3 hours behind Doha.
DOH: +03 · EDI: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Doha, it's 3:00 PM in Edinburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
3,447 mi / 5,547 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 40m.
Visa & Entry

Qatari passport holders enter the UK without a visa for stays up to 6 months. Since February 2026, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) must be obtained before travel. The ETA costs GBP 16, is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, and allows multiple visits. Apply online at the GOV.UK website or through the UK ETA app.

Processing is usually within minutes to a few hours. Airlines check for a valid ETA before boarding, so apply at least 3 working days before departure.

Getting to DOH

Doha Metro Gold Line connects the city center directly to Hamad International; the Hamad International Airport station is at the terminal (15–20 min from Al Bidda / West Bay area, QAR 3–6). Metro runs 6am–11pm Sunday–Wednesday, until midnight Thursday, and 2pm–1am Friday. The Gold Line also connects to the Red and Green lines at Msheireb station for wider coverage.Taxis from West Bay / downtown Doha cost QAR 30–50 and take 15–25 minutes. Karwa taxis are metered and more regulated than informal options. Ride-hail apps (Careem, Uber) operate widely in Doha.

DOH–EDI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Doha to Edinburgh route.
Route details
Distance3,447 mi / 5,547 km
Flight time7h 40m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 21 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: DOH
IATA / ICAODOH / OTHH
TimezoneAsia/Qatar
Passengers/yr52.7M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: EDI
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DOH to EDI flights.
Nonstop flights from Hamad International Airport to Edinburgh Airport take approximately 7h 40m. The route covers 3,447 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: British Airways and Qatar Airways.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from DOH to EDI. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SOF, ARN, STN, LGW, ZRH, CPH, BER, AMS, FRA, CDG, DUB, BHX, BCN, LIS, LHR, VIE, MUC, PRG, OSL, MLA, OTP, MAD, DXB, NCE, FCO, VCE, IST, GVA, HEL, ATH, BUD, SAW, DUS, PHL, IAD, JFK, AGP and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Edinburgh is 3 hours behind Doha.
Yes, return flights from EDI to DOH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DOH to EDI

Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways and Qatar Airways. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DOH to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DOH to EDI ranges from 7 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,447 miles (5,547 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via SOF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.