Doha to Phuket (DOH–HKT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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DOH–HKT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Qatar Airways leads the route. The flight covers 3,290 miles in approximately 6h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QR Qatar Airways Also: AS, AY, B6, BA, IB, JU, MH, WB | 14 | 77W, 788 | 6h55-7h | – | Oneworld | AS, AY, B6, BA, IB, JU, MH, WB |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Phuket from Doha
| Metric | DOH→HKT | AUH→HKT |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DOH | – | 199 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 70 | 126 |
| Flight time | 6h 58m | 6h 20m |
Travel Essentials
DOH: +03 · HKT: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Doha, it's 10:00 PM in Phuket.
Qatari passport holders enter Thailand visa-free for up to 60 days (extended from 30 days in 2024). No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. At Suvarnabhumi (BKK) or Don Mueang (DMK) in Bangkok, or Phuket (HKT) and Chiang Mai (CNX), you receive a stamp at immigration. Have a return ticket and proof of accommodation accessible, as officers occasionally ask.
The 60-day visa-free stay can be extended once for 30 days (90 days total) at any Thai Immigration Bureau office for THB 1,900 (about QAR 195). Bring your passport, a photo, and the completed TM.7 form. Thailand also offers a Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) for digital nomads and remote workers, valid for 180 days (THB 10,000). No proof of funds is formally checked at the airport for visa-free entry, but the guideline is THB 20,000 per person or THB 40,000 per family.
Direct flights from Doha to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi run about 6 hours 30 minutes on Qatar Airways and Thai Airways. Daily service with multiple frequencies. Thailand uses the Thai baht (THB), trading at roughly 9.70 THB per QAR 1. ATMs are everywhere (THB 220 foreign card fee per withdrawal). Card payments work at malls, hotels, and chain restaurants. Street food and smaller shops are cash only. No mandatory vaccinations. The Airport Rail Link from BKK to central Bangkok takes 30 minutes at THB 45. Bangkok's BTS Skytrain and MRT metro cost THB 17 to THB 62 per ride. Grab works across Thailand for taxis and food delivery.
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–HKT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DOH to HKT
Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Phuket International Airport (HKT) are connected by nonstop service from Qatar Airways. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DOH to HKT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DOH to HKT is about 6 hours 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,290 miles (5,295 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 126 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Sharjah, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Zayed. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Abu Dhabi (AUH).