Doha Airport luggage storage

About Doha Airport

Officially known as Hamad International Airport, Doha Airport is the home of Qatar's national airline, Qatar Airways. Doha Hamad Airport is, therefore, the gateway to Qatar for millions of visitors every year. This airport first opened in 2014 to replace the previous international airport, so it still has that new airport smell.

Designed to be able to handle more than 50 million passengers per year, Hamad International Airport is two-thirds the size of the city of Doha itself. Practically a town in its own right, the airport has some great amenities like HIAQatar complimentary wifi, dedicated smoking rooms, quiet rooms separated by gender, prayer rooms, and the Oryx Airport Hotel that offers a swimming pool and spa treatments. There are also luggage lockers inside the Oryx lounge, though accessing this exclusive lounge can be very expensive. You may find more luggage lockers in the main concourses of the passenger terminal, but the lockers are on the small side and can quickly fill up.

The best thing to do if you're looking for luggage storage in the arrivals hall is to download the Bounce app and use it to find luggage storage near you. By partnering with local businesses, Bounce provides luggage storage in Doha and in cities around the world. We can store any size of bag for anything from a few hours to days at a time, so take advantage of this incredible service to make exploring Doha much easier.

Top attractions near Doha Airport

National Museum of Qatar luggage storage

Just a short distance from Doha Airport, this museum is housed in a striking building and provides a wonderful place to get acquainted with the history and culture of Qatar and the Gulf states more generally. A treasure trove of Islamic art and historic artifacts, this museum lets you take a deep dive into the astonishing growth of Qatar and neighboring states in the last few decades and also understand the distinct Arab culture that continues to shape the region to this day. Large bags must be checked for safety reasons, and there is a luggage storage facility on site where you can leave your things. However, if you have lots of bags or particularly large ones, you'll be better off finding a Bounce luggage storage that can hold any size of bags for as long as you want rather than relying on the museum's luggage lockers.

Museum of Islamic Art luggage storage

Located in Old Doha Port, this incredible museum takes on a journey through 1400 years of Islamic art. Located in a state-of-the-art building from 2008 and offering incredible views of the coastline, the museum is justifiably famous for its stunning collection. As with most museums, large bags are not allowed inside. There is a small luggage storage area at the museum, but you may be better off leaving your things at a Doha Airport luggage storage or in the city itself.

MIA Park luggage storage

If you're looking for a place to stretch your legs and get some fresh air after a flight, this is a great option close to Doha Airport. Offering incredible views of the Old Port and the ultramodern skyline of Doha, this park is popular with locals and visitors alike. It's especially impressive at night when the buildings are all lit up, and at just a short distance from Hamad International Airport, this provides a great supplement to the best Qatar museums.

Transport options at Doha Airport

Hamad International Airport Metro Station luggage storage

The Metro is the easiest way to get into the city from the airport. The Airport Metro Station provides service into the city seven days a week, with the Red line of the Metro taking around 18 minutes to reach Msheireb Station, close to the heart of the city. You should be aware, though, that there is no luggage storage in the Metro Station, so you'll want to either leave your bags at Doha Airport or take them with you and drop them off at a luggage storage facility in the city.

If the Metro isn't running, you can also reach the city center by bus or by taxi.

Local tips and insider info

• If you want to refresh yourself during your trip, it's good to know that Doha Airport offers both sleep lounges and showers. This can make a long layover a relatively pleasant experience, and it may well be worth paying a little extra to get into one of the airport lounges to take advantage of these facilities.
• Qatar isn't as hard-line conservative as, for example, Saudi Arabia, but it is important to acknowledge that Qatar has rules you may not be used to. One example is clothing restrictions. At the airport, no one is likely to care what you're wearing, but outside it, it's always a good idea to dress modestly, which means covering your shoulders and knees.
• Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the airport. There are also several publicly available desk areas if you need to get some work done. If you didn't bring your own device, the airport also has publicly available Internet kiosks you can use.

Conclusion

Offering connections to Dubai Airport, London Gatwick, New York JFK, and other major airports throughout the world, Doha Airport is a hugely important regional hub for transit passengers as well as visitors to Qatar. With your bags safely stored in local luggage lockers, you can enjoy not only the great facilities at Hamad Airport but also all the attractions Doha has to offer. Traveling light is never a bad idea, so leave your things behind as you check out this unique place for yourself.