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

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3,447 mi airlines 49/wk
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Flight Schedule 16 flights Verified 17h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
BA5801+1
BA British
789
1:10 AM
+03
7:55 AM
BST
8h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA5809cs
BA British
789
7:30 AM
+03
2:05 PM
BST
8h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UL3584cs
UL SriLankan
789
7:30 AM
+03
2:00 PM
BST
8h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WY6020cs
WY Oman
789
7:30 AM
+03
2:05 PM
BST
8h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA6103cs
VA Virgin Australia
789
7:30 AM
+03
2:00 PM
BST
8h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH4174cs
MH Malaysia
789
8:15 AM
+03
1:40 PM
BST
7h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR29+6
QR Qatar
789
9:54 AM
+03
4:24 PM
BST
8h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH4177cs
MH Malaysia
788
7:55 AM
BST
4:45 PM
+03
6h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR32+6
QR Qatar
789
8:01 AM
BST
5:36 PM
+03
7h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WY6097cs
WY Oman
789
9:15 AM
BST
6:20 PM
+03
7h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA5802cs
BA British
789
9:25 AM
BST
7:00 PM
+03
7h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH4175cs
MH Malaysia
789
3:10 PM
BST
11:55 PM
+03
6h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UL3585cs
UL SriLankan
789
3:30 PM
BST
12:30 AM+1
+03
7h
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA6104cs
VA Virgin Australia
789
3:30 PM
BST
12:30 AM+1
+03
7h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WY6096cs
WY Oman
789
3:35 PM
BST
1:00 AM+1
+03
7h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR30+6
QR Qatar
789
3:35 PM
BST
1:00 AM+1
+03
7h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Doha to Edinburgh
1 carrier, 49 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 49 Flights/wk 3,447 mi 7h 25m nonstop -2h behind 46 1-stop hubs

DOH–EDI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Qatar Airways leads the route. The flight covers 3,447 miles in approximately 7h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 46 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
QR Qatar Airways Also: BA, MH, UL, VA, WY 7 789 8h30 Oneworld BA, MH, UL, VA, WY
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – BA, MH, QR, UL, VA, WY
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QR (7 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
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
49
Outbound / wk
63
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DOH to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,445
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
-2h
Edinburgh is 2 hours behind Doha.
DOH: +03 · EDI: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Doha, it's 4:00 PM in Edinburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
3,447 mi / 5,547 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 25m to 8h 45m.
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 25m to 8h 45m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights49 out / 63 return
1-stop connections46 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 25m to 8h 45m. The route covers 3,447 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Qatar Airways. Plus 5 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 49 nonstop flights per week from DOH to EDI. The return direction has about 63 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BHX, MUC, LGW, STN, PRG, CPH, ZRH, OSL, LHR, MAD, BCN, LCA, BER, MLA, NCE, FRA, DXB, YYZ, VCE, CDG, DUB, ATH, YUL, IST, AMS, BUD, GVA, FCO, HEL, VIE, MXP, ARN, ORD, LIS, OTP, BOS, BRU, ATL, LAX, DUS, SOF, SAW, AGP, PHL, JFK and IAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Edinburgh is 2 hours behind Doha.
Yes, return flights from EDI to DOH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 Qatar Airways. With 49 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 25 minutes to 8 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,447 miles (5,547 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 112 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via BHX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.