Hong Kong to Doha Flights

What's new in Hong Kong

• September 2025: The expanded airport Terminal 2 Coach Hall opened, moving cross-boundary coach and limousine services into the new facility.
• May 2026: Terminal 2 passenger departures began, adding check-in and security facilities for airlines transferred from Terminal 1.

Tips for travellers from India

Central suits a stay focused on the Peak, ferries and the island’s older streets, while Tsim Sha Tsui puts the Kowloon waterfront close to the hotel. The Airport Express stops at Kowloon and Hong Kong stations, so choose the one that matches the final district. An Octopus card is useful across local transport, but compare the Airport Express ticket separately when planning the arrival.

The Star Ferry connects the two harbour sides and fits into a Central-to-Tsim Sha Tsui day without a road crossing. The Peak is uphill from Central and requires its own ascent; it is not a continuation of a level waterfront walk. For the return flight, Terminal 2 departures started in May 2026 with Hong Kong Airlines, followed by other regional carriers. Check the airline’s assigned check-in building before leaving town. The airport’s two departure terminals have access from opposite sides of the Airport Express platform, so the rail trip remains useful even when the airline changes terminals.

Tips for travellers from India

Msheireb is a strong base for a short stay: its metro interchange connects the network’s three lines, while Souq Waqif and the restored Msheireb houses are close enough to combine on foot. West Bay is more convenient for meetings among the towers, but the souq becomes a separate rail or taxi trip. From Hamad Airport, follow signs for the metro rather than the taxi forecourt if travelling by rail; the airport station is on the Red Line, and Msheireb is the useful interchange for several sightseeing routes.

The Museum of Islamic Art and National Museum of Qatar occupy different sites along the waterfront. Plan each as a museum visit in its own right instead of treating the Corniche as a shortcut between their entrances. Msheireb Museums focus on individual restored houses, so they suit a different kind of visit from the large national collections. Souq Waqif is an evening dining option after a museum day; its lanes are easier to explore once luggage is left at the hotel. Katara and The Pearl are farther north and fit better into another outing than into a crowded central itinerary. If leaving the airport during a connection, use Visit Qatar’s visa guidance to establish whether the specific passport and booking permit entry.