Flying from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Around 14 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Hamad International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is eight hours ahead of Doha.
Flights from DOH to SYD start at 20:05 — the first with Qatar Airways. The latest departure is at 20:40 with Qatar Airways. In total, you can choose from nine weekly Hamad International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your DOH to SYD flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Qatar Airways offers direct flights from Hamad International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Sydney — and maybe even more of Australia if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with Qatar Airways on this route.
Qatar Airways is the most punctual carrier operating DOH to SYD flights, with 73.33% of its services landing on time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Hamad International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between DOH and SYD include:
Adelaide Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Hamad International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight is $493. A round-trip ticket right now is $1,035. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book seven months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DOH to SYD.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DOH to SYD.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Hamad International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Hamad International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 83.59% of flights that take off from DOH arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach Hamad International Airport from central Doha, it takes about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to DOH? If you've booked an early flight from Hamad International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Hamad International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SYD instead:
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Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to the centre of Sydney has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It'll take around 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Hamad International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Sydney. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Sydney is January, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Hamad International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DOH to SYD in July. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Sydney. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney, Newcastle is another essential stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.