Question

Hi all, not really 'on a budget' but I can't think who else to ask. How long is 'long enough' for a transfer in the airport when flying to Australia? Looking at flights where there is a 1hr 55min changeover in Doha, is that long enough? I've never transferred before so don't know what happens with security and baggage etc and I don't want to get stuck in Qatar having missed a transfer! Thanks in advance x

Answer 1

You should have time to grab a coffee on the way through x

Answer 2

I did x

Answer 3

That’s a decent amount of time. Time for a cuppa. Your luggage will all go to final destination. Have a great time x

Answer 4

If it's all booked on the same ticket, the airline will have to rebook you in the event of delay as they can't sell a ticket with less than that airport's minimum connection time. I've got a similar trip coming up coming back from Hong Kong with a 40min connection but because it's all on 1 ticket I know I'm covered if I miss the connecting flight. If it's 2 separate bookings, you will likely have to pick up bags and recheck them although some airlines are better than others and will check them all the way through

Answer 5

Thanks so much! It'll be booked on the same ticket, this all makes me feel much better  

Answer 6

Yeah I had a flight to Australia booked and I had an 1hr 55 layover it was fine had time for a drink ✈️

Answer 7

Doha has a fast lane for short connections. Friends of mine had a 20 minute connection there and managed it

Answer 8

We had hong kong change over our was 1hr. We had time to have a quick change in the toilets and grab a coffee. Xx

Answer 9

You'll hav time. If using same airline to oz. You won't touch your luggage till u get to oz

Answer 10

Yes, I changed in Doha with similar transfer time. It's really simple to transfer there, very organised.  

Answer 11

Although it was 11 years ago, my now husband I transferred in Doha. It was easy and the airport then was great and well equipped. You'll be fine with that transfer time. Everywhere is well sign posted. If you transferred in Hong Kong, it is just as easy even if you have to go to the other side of the airport to catch your connection x

Answer 12

Plenty of time to stretch your legs/refresh in the bathroom etc . pays to wait near your gate so you don't miss your flight.