FBOs at Hamad International OTHH DOH

Airport security

The US State Department ordered non-emergency personnel and families to leave Qatar on March 2, 2026 due to threat of armed conflict, noting ongoing threat of drone and missile attacks from Iran.

Australia raised its advice to 'do not travel' on February 28 due to volatile security situation and military strikes. The UK FCDO cites regional escalation posing significant security risks as the Iranian regime has publicly stated intention to target US and Israeli-associated locations.

Hamad International Airport implements enhanced screening procedures with processing delays exceeding 3 hours for international departures, with TSA advising passengers arrive 4 hours before scheduled flights.

The airport operates a Premium Terminal FBO offering customs, immigration, lounges, and crew facilities for private aviation. Flight operations continue through dedicated air corridor with limited airspace availability restricting total number of daily flights.

Customs, immigration and regulatory

Hours: H24 — customs and immigration available continuously in line with airport H24 operations Qatar General Authority of Customs operates continuously at OTHH. Strict prohibitions apply on alcohol, pork, firearms, and e-cigarettes.

Cash, jewellery, or negotiable instruments valued at QAR 50,000 or more require declaration. Prescription documentation required for all carried medications.

Ground corridor

• AVOID ADVISORY — multiple national governments, including the US, UK, Australia, and Canada, are advising against or urging reconsideration of travel to Qatar due to an active armed conflict threat environment, with ballistic missile and drone attacks directed at targets in Qatar intercepted in July 2026
• civilian risk from falling debris has been confirmed. Ground transport risk in Doha is primarily driven by the broader regional security environment rather than endemic opportunistic crime, which remains relatively low in the city
• however, movement near military installations, energy infrastructure, and government facilities carries elevated risk and should be avoided. Pre-arranged transport using vetted professional drivers is strongly advised over any unplanned surface movement
• the official metered ground transport service at the airport is regulated and reliable under normal conditions, but travellers should have contingency movement plans in place given the potential for rapid situational deterioration. All ground movements should be minimised, routes planned in advance with a ground support team, and passengers should maintain readiness to shelter in place if warned of an imminent attack.

City threat summary

The US State Department ordered non-emergency personnel and families to leave Qatar on March 2, 2026 due to threat of armed conflict, noting ongoing threat of drone and missile attacks from Iran.

Australia raised its advice to 'do not travel' on February 28 due to volatile security situation and military strikes. The UK FCDO cites regional escalation posing significant security risks as the Iranian regime has publicly stated intention to target US and Israeli-associated locations.

Country overview

Qatar faces a substantially elevated external threat environment following the onset of U.S.-Iran hostilities in early 2026, with Iranian drone and missile strikes having struck Qatari critical infrastructure including the Ras Laffan LNG facility, causing lasting damage to hydrocarbon export capacity.

Multiple major Western governments have issued elevated travel advisories for Qatar, citing armed conflict risk, potential airspace disruption, and the possibility of further strikes, while noting that Qatar's domestic security and civil order remain stable.

The U.S. State Department rates Qatar at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) on the basis of armed conflict risk, and Australian DFAT, Canadian Global Affairs, and New Zealand SafeTravel have each issued their own elevated warnings, with regional conditions described as highly volatile as of mid-October 2026.

Higher-risk locations nearby

• Doha OTBD HIGH