Flights to Qatar — from African airports
Travelers reach Qatar from 7 African airports on 7 catalogued routes, served by Kenya Airways, EgyptAir, Qatar Airways. This corridor sits in the intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor. This page aggregates every catalogued route to Qatar — with the airlines, weekly frequency and a link to each route’s fare guide. Fares are quoted in USD.
Routes to Qatar
| Route | Carriers | Frequency | Per-route guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo (CAI) -> Doha (DOH) | MS, QR | ~21/wk | guide |
| Johannesburg (JNB) -> Doha (DOH) | QR | ~14/wk | guide |
| Lagos (LOS) -> Doha (DOH) | QR | ~7/wk | guide |
| Dar es Salaam (DAR) -> Doha (DOH) | QR | ~7/wk | guide |
| Nairobi (NBO) -> Doha (DOH) | QR, KQ | ~7/wk | guide |
| Entebbe (EBB) -> Doha (DOH) | QR | ~7/wk | guide |
| Kigali (KGL) -> Doha (DOH) | QR | ~7/wk | guide |
Visa & currency
Visa: requirements vary by passport — most African nationals need a visa or eVisa; some destinations offer visa-on-arrival. Check the embassy or official immigration portal before booking.
Currency: QAR. Plan on-the-ground spending in QAR; compare airfares in USD.
When to book
Book 4-8 weeks ahead. Fares rise around the December holidays; mid-week departures are usually the cheapest. See each per-route guide above for month-by-month fare seasonality.
Departure airports for Qatar
- Cairo (CAI) airport guide
- Dar es Salaam (DAR) airport guide
- Entebbe (EBB) airport guide
- Johannesburg (JNB) airport guide
- Kigali (KGL) airport guide
- Lagos (LOS) airport guide
- Nairobi (NBO) airport guide
FAQ
Do I need a visa for Qatar? Visa requirements vary by passport — most African nationals need a visa or eVisa, and some destinations offer visa-on-arrival. Check the embassy or official immigration portal before booking.
What currency is used in Qatar? Qatar uses QAR. Plan on-the-ground spending in QAR and compare airfares in USD.
How many routes go to Qatar from Africa? Our catalogue lists 7 routes to Qatar from 7 African airports — see the table above.
When are flights to Qatar cheapest? Book 4-8 weeks ahead. Fares rise around the December holidays; mid-week departures are usually the cheapest.
Which airlines fly to Qatar? Carriers on routes to Qatar include Kenya Airways, EgyptAir, Qatar Airways. See the per-route airlines in the table above.
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