Hamad International Airport's short-term parking will be free of charge for the first 60 minutes until Saturday (April 22) and from April 27 to May 1, it was announced Wednesday. After 60 minutes, the standard parking rates will apply.
Hamad International Airport (HIA) said it is “expecting high departure and arrival passenger volumes” during the Eid al-Fitr holiday and until May 1.
To ensure a seamless travel experience, passengers are advised to plan their trip accordingly.
Motorists are advised to use the short-term car park for pick up and drop off and private vehicles accessing the curbside are advised not to leave their vehicles unattended.
Additionally, arrival and departing travellers can avail of the multiple public transport options available, such as taxis, bus and metro.
The airport recommends passengers to arrive three hours prior to their flight departure time, unless specified otherwise by their respective airline.
Until Sunday (April 23), passengers flying with Qatar Airways to various destinations, except the US and Canada, have the option for an early check-in from 12 hours to four hours prior to the flight departure time, at Row 11 located at the Vertical Circulation Node (VCN).
At HIA, passengers can also utilise the self-service check-in and bag-drop facilities, which enables them to check-in, print boarding passes and bag tags; tag their bags; and drop them at the bag drop swiftly before proceeding to immigration. Bag wrap facilities are also available at the airport.
Passengers over the age of 18 can avail of the e-gate services at the airport using their passport and travellers are reminded that check-in closes 60 minutes prior to departure time, and boarding gates close 20 minutes prior to departure time.
During security checks, passengers are requested to ensure they are not carrying any prohibited items such as liquids, aerosols, and gels, and pack any liquid containers in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag with each being 100ml or less.
Electronic items larger than mobile phones need to be removed from bags and placed in trays for X-ray screening.
Small vehicles powered by lithium batteries, such as hoverboards, are prohibited for carriage, HIA noted.
