Houston to Doha (IAH–DOH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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IAH–DOH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Qatar Airways leads the route. The flight covers 8,036 miles in approximately 14h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QR Qatar Airways Also: B6, MH, UL, WB, WY | 8 | 351, 77L | 14h35-14h55 | Oneworld | B6, MH, UL, WB, WY |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
IAH: CDT · DOH: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 2:00 AM (next day) in Doha.
US passport holders enter Qatar visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. At Hamad International Airport (DOH), immigration stamps your passport quickly. The 90-day period can be extended once for another 90 days at the Ministry of Interior in Doha.
Qatar occupies a peninsula on the eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. Doha's National Museum of Qatar (designed by Jean Nouvel), the Museum of Islamic Art (designed by I.M. Pei), and Souq Waqif are the main cultural draws. The Pearl-Qatar island and Lusail City, built for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, are modern developments with restaurants, hotels, and waterfront promenades. Alcohol is available at licensed hotel bars and restaurants but not at retail shops.
Direct flights from New York JFK to Doha run about 12 hours 30 minutes on Qatar Airways. Washington Dulles (IAD) to DOH runs about 13 hours on Qatar Airways. Qatar Airways also serves Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Boston, and Philadelphia nonstop. Qatar uses the Qatari riyal (QAR), pegged at 3.64 QAR per $1. Card payments work everywhere. The Doha Metro has 3 lines: the Red Line connects Hamad International Airport to West Bay and Lusail in about 35 minutes for QAR 2 ($0.55) per ride or QAR 6 ($1.65) for a day pass. Taxis start at QAR 10 ($2.75). Uber and Karwa operate throughout Doha.
IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.
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.
IAH–DOH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAH to DOH
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Hamad International Airport (DOH) are connected by nonstop service from Qatar Airways. With 43 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IAH to DOH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAH to DOH is about 14 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 8,036 miles (12,933 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 78 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.