Doha, Qatar

[MaisonP]

That's the one, less Atlanta. Took me a few days to pull myself together.

That is the worst of the worst. Takes me usually 3 days to recover. Its a killer.

 

[Candystore]

You can easily spend around 3 hours wondering the airport. If the airport hotel is fully booked then book into the Al Mourjan lounge or any of the other 2 lounges available. There are a few ways to buy time

I land at around midnight and I am traveling with an 11-year-old. Sleep will be required

 

[MaisonP]

I land at around midnight and I am traveling with an 11-year-old. Sleep will be required

That makes sense. If you don't come right with the airport hotel, then the lounges has got sleeping pods etc.
But your best bet would probably be then to book into the hotel. It has nice facilities.

 

[neoprema]

if you with FNB global acc or investec you can chill in the lounges with lounge key

To clarify:

FNB/Investec - as mentioned, LoungeKey
Standard Bank Private/signature/ or World/W-Elite MasterCard: Dragonpass (was loungekey)
American Express Platinum/Nedbank Private: Priority Pass
ABSA Premium/Private Banking: LoungeKey
Capitec: I could not find, maybe someone can post it?

Note that no lounge access can get you into Al Mourjan as that is reserved for QR business. You can however buy access to the lounge (with discounts if you're on Avios).

PS - the hotel is good at the airport, but quite expensive.

 

[MaisonP]

To clarify:

FNB/Investec - as mentioned, LoungeKey
Standard Bank Private/signature/ or World/W-Elite MasterCard: Dragonpass (was loungekey)
American Express Platinum/Nedbank Private: Priority Pass
ABSA Premium/Private Banking: LoungeKey
Capitec: I could not find, maybe someone can post it?

Note that no lounge access can get you into Al Mourjan as that is reserved for QR business. You can however buy access to the lounge (with discounts if you're on Avios).

PS - the hotel is good at the airport, but quite expensive.

I can confirm you can also buy access to the lounge even if you travel economy. I think last time I paid R1300 for access.

 

[Candystore]

Ami I correct that no visa is required for Qatar?
I need to leave the airport building to get to a hotel since my connecting flight is only the next day.

 

[MaisonP]

Ami I correct that no visa is required for Qatar?
I need to leave the airport building to get to a hotel since my connecting flight is only the next day.

Yes no need for a Visa. You will only have to present your passport with atleast 6 months before expiry.