International flights depart from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA), not Mehrabad. Check the airport code and current terminal information before leaving Tehran.
A nonstop flight usually takes about 2 hours 10 minutes. Ticket times are local, and passport control, baggage collection or an onward connection make the full journey longer.
Reach IKA about three hours before departure. International document checks and baggage acceptance close before takeoff, and holiday traffic can make the drive to the airport unpredictable.
Entry rules depend on nationality, residence and current Qatari policy. Check official requirements before booking and make sure the passport used for any authorization matches the ticket exactly.
Not usually for a protected airside connection on one ticket, but rules vary with itinerary, baggage and terminal procedures. If tickets are separate or bags are not through-checked, entry permission may be required.
Use the airline's minimum only for one protected booking. Hamad Airport is large and gates can be far apart; for separate tickets, allow a much longer buffer and confirm baggage and entry arrangements.
Usually when all flights are on one ticket and the airlines have an agreement, but confirm at the IKA counter and check the bag tag destination. Separate tickets may require collection and a new check-in.
Metro, airport taxis and hotel transfers are available. The best option depends on arrival time, baggage and hotel location; save the address offline and check whether the metro is operating when you land.