Hamad International Airport (DOH/OTHH) Operational Guide

Hamad International Airport (DOH/OTHH) is Qatar’s principal international airport and a high-traffic hub serving scheduled, cargo, business and non-scheduled operations. ASM coordinates DOH flight support through its 24/7 desk, aligning permits, airport requirements, ground handling, parking, Jet A-1 fuel, crew logistics and passenger or cargo arrangements for each movement.

Information reviewed: 8 September 2026. Confirm the current Qatar AIP, NOTAMs, airport procedures and supplier availability before operation.

DOH/OTHH operational facts

Operational item	Planning reference
Airport	Hamad International Airport
IATA / ICAO	DOH / OTHH
Location	Doha, Qatar
Typical traffic	Scheduled passenger, cargo, business and non-scheduled operations
Core confirmations	Permit, slot or airport coordination, handling, parking, fuel and crew arrangements
Operational check	Current AIP, NOTAMs, authority approval and supplier confirmation

What must operators confirm before flying to DOH?

A proposed DOH movement should be checked for regulatory approval, slot or airport coordination, handler acceptance, parking, fuel and passenger or cargo processing. These are separate confirmations and should not be treated as a single approval.

As a major hub, DOH can experience capacity pressure around peak banks, events and operational disruption. ASM’s flight support team tracks the workstreams together and flags dependencies before the schedule is committed.

Landing permits, slots and schedule changes

The approval path depends on whether the operation is commercial, private, cargo, state or diplomatic. Applications should use consistent operator, aircraft, routing, schedule and mission information.

A change to registration, aircraft type, route or timing can affect the permit and airport arrangements. Review revisions through ASM flight permit support before changing only the handler or passenger schedule.

Ground handling and parking at Hamad International

The service request should define ramp handling, passenger and crew processing, baggage, GPU, water and lavatory service, catering delivery, transport and any special equipment. Handler acceptance should be confirmed for the aircraft and schedule.

Parking is separate from a permit or slot. Provide the aircraft dimensions and intended ground time, including any overnight stay or repositioning plan. ASM coordinates ground handling with the accepted provider.

Jet A-1 fuel and turnaround planning

Send the registration, aircraft type, ETA and ETD, fuel grade, estimated quantity and release or billing instruction. Reconfirm the uplift if the route, payload or schedule changes.

ASM’s aviation fuel services can coordinate supplier acceptance and delivery timing with the handler and departure plan.

Crew logistics and disruption planning

Crew accommodation, transport and reporting times should follow the actual duty plan. A delayed arrival or revised departure can require new hotel, vehicle, catering, fuel and permit coordination.

For tight turnarounds, keep the handler and operations desk updated with revised estimates so equipment, fuel and passenger processing remain aligned.

Slots, PPR and airport acceptance at DOH

A landing permit, airport slot or PPR, parking approval and handling confirmation should be treated as separate operational requirements. Their applicability depends on the operator, aircraft, flight purpose, proposed UTC schedule and current airport controls. Operators should not assume that approval of one item confirms the others.

ASM reviews the movement with the relevant Qatar authority, airport, handler and service-provider channels. Schedule changes should be checked across permits, slots or PPR, parking, handling, crew duty and passenger processing before the flight plan is revised.

Customs, immigration and quarantine at DOH

Passenger, crew and cargo processing must be coordinated for the specific operation. Required manifests, advance passenger information, travel documents, visas, customs declarations and any health or quarantine documentation depend on the flight type and Qatar requirements in force.

Before departure, confirm the applicable terminal or processing point, document-submission channel, reporting time and ground-transport plan. ASM can coordinate these requirements with appointed providers, while immigration, customs, security and health clearance remain subject to the responsible authorities.

Operating hours, restrictions and NOTAM checks at DOH

Airport and service availability should be verified for every DOH movement against the current Qatar AIP, NOTAMs and airport or handler confirmation. Runway availability, temporary restrictions, noise procedures, terminal acceptance and supplier operating windows may change with maintenance, traffic and operation type.

ASM’s 24/7 operations desk aligns these checks with permits, handling, parking, Jet A-1 fuel and crew or passenger arrangements. Final permissions and airport acceptance remain subject to the relevant authorities, airport and service providers.

Related Doha and Qatar planning pages

Review ASM’s 24/7 flight support services for wider operational coordination. Charter planners can also review the private jet to Qatar guide; airport, passenger and ground arrangements should still be confirmed for the specific mission.

What information should operators send ASM?

Provide the operator name, aircraft type and registration, MTOW, complete routing, ETA and ETD in UTC, purpose of flight, passenger and crew totals, ground time, requested fuel, handling scope, parking requirement and any cargo or special-service details. Include operator certificates and insurance documents when applicable.

A single complete brief allows permits, airport coordination, handling, fuel and crew arrangements to be reviewed together.

Frequently asked questions

Does DOH require a landing permit?

Requirements depend on the operator, aircraft, purpose, routing and traffic rights. ASM reviews the mission and coordinates the applicable submission, while approval remains with the relevant authority.

Are slots, PPR or airport acceptance required at DOH?

The applicable control can change by operation type and traffic period. Confirm the current national AIP, NOTAMs and airport instructions for both arrival and departure.

Is Jet A-1 available at DOH?

Jet A-1 is normally available, but the required quantity, supplier acceptance, delivery timing and fuel release must be confirmed for the movement. General availability is not an uplift confirmation.

Can ASM coordinate ground handling at DOH?

Yes. ASM can coordinate the appointed local provider for confirmed ramp, passenger, crew, baggage, equipment, catering and transport requirements.

Can aircraft parking be guaranteed?

No. Parking is subject to airport and handler confirmation for the aircraft type, schedule and proposed ground time. Overnight or extended parking should be requested early.

How early should a DOH request be submitted?

Submit as early as practical. The minimum regulatory notice does not guarantee airport acceptance, slots, parking, handling, fuel or special services. Complex, state, diplomatic or cargo operations may need additional time.

Is DOH suitable for business aviation?

DOH supports business and non-scheduled operations, subject to the applicable approvals, handling arrangement, parking and schedule acceptance for the specific movement.

Request flight support at DOH

Planning an operation through Doha, Qatar? ASM has supported international aviation operations since 1998 and coordinates flight support through its 24/7 desk.

Email: sales@asm.aero
Telephone: +971 4 409 7755

Permits, slots, airport acceptance, parking, fuel, handling and other services remain subject to the relevant authorities and suppliers for the individual movement.