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Hamad International Airport
Doha, Qatar
Drop-off
Souq Waqif / Msheireb Downtown Doha
Pin before customs
Fastest
Doha Metro Red Line (Hamad International Airport T1 ⇄ Msheireb)
metro · 3-12m
Data
Nov 28
Audit
Quick verdict
Fastest into town
Service
Doha Metro Red Line (Hamad International Airport T1 ⇄ Msheireb)
metro
Headway
3-12
Backup
Karwa Bus 747 (Airport – Souq Waqif / Al Ghanim Bus Station) · 20m
Note
Underground Red Line trains run from Hamad International Airport T1 station directly to Msheireb, the main downtown interchange close to Souq Waqif and central hotels. Services operate roughly 05:30–23:59 Saturday–Wednesday, until 01:00 Thursday–Friday, with peak intervals about 3–6 minutes and off-peak around 10–12 minutes.
Late arrivals
Doha: Night-Owl Operations
After-midnight contingencies for delayed flights and red-eyes. Targets queries likedoha airport busanddoh to city centerfor eSIM funnels.
Lines that keep running
Brief
This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.
Service
Karwa Taxi (official airport taxi)
Mode
taxi
Freq
on-demandm
Note
Metered light-blue Karwa taxis queue 24/7 at the official ranks outside arrivals, taking about 20–30 minutes to most central Doha hotels and Souq Waqif depending on traffic. Fares are metered and taxis are overseen by the state operator Mowasalat; ride-hailing apps also operate but are not part of the public transit network.
Backup when rail sleeps
Brief
If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.
Service
Karwa Bus 747 (Airport – Souq Waqif / Al Ghanim Bus Station)
Mode
bus
Freq
20m
Note
Route 747 runs from Hamad International Airport to the Old Ghanim bus station area via Souq Waqif and central districts, useful for budget access to the historic city centre. Typical operating hours are approximately 04:50–23:50 with buses about every 20 minutes; check latest times in the Karwa or Moovit apps.
Ticketing tips
Brief
Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.
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FAQs
KB
01Are there 24/7 buses?
A
Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?
A
Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.