Flights to Lusail
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Lusail is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Doha International Airport (DIA), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 15,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Hamad International Airport (DOH, 19 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doha International Airport | DIA | 19 km (12 mi) | 15,000 ft | 35 ft |
| Hamad International Airport | DOH | 19 km (12 mi) | 15,912 ft | 13 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 15,000 ft, DIA can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 35 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Lusail
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lusail to Baghdad | Iraq | 1,117 km (694 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Lusail to Tehran | Iran | 1,143 km (710 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Lusail to Jeddah | Saudi Arabia | 1,330 km (826 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Lusail to Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | 489 km (304 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Lusail to Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 384 km (239 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Lusail to Mashhad | Iran | 1,434 km (891 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Lusail to Sanaa | Yemen | 1,352 km (840 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Lusail to Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates | 311 km (193 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Lusail to Sharjah | United Arab Emirates | 392 km (244 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Lusail to Mosul | Iraq | 1,453 km (903 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Lusail to Erbil | Iraq | 1,395 km (867 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Lusail to Makkah | Saudi Arabia | 1,271 km (790 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Lusail to Isfahan | Iran | 805 km (500 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Lusail to Karaj | Iran | 1,159 km (720 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Lusail to Tabriz | Iran | 1,491 km (927 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Lusail to Basrah | Iraq | 674 km (419 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Lusail to Madinah | Saudi Arabia | 1,203 km (748 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Lusail to Dammam | Saudi Arabia | 180 km (112 mi) | about 59 min |
| Lusail to Shiraz | Iran | 477 km (296 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Lusail to Karbala | Iraq | 1,081 km (672 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Lusail to Sadr City | Iraq | 1,118 km (695 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Lusail to Kirkuk | Iraq | 1,308 km (813 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Lusail to Shanghai | China | 6,765 km (4,203 mi) | about 9 h 25 min |
| Lusail to Chongqing | China | 5,400 km (3,355 mi) | about 7 h 40 min |
| Lusail to Chengdu | China | 5,145 km (3,197 mi) | about 7 h 21 min |
| Lusail to Guangzhou | China | 6,207 km (3,857 mi) | about 8 h 42 min |
| Lusail to Shenzhen | China | 6,305 km (3,918 mi) | about 8 h 50 min |
| Lusail to Tianjin | China | 6,224 km (3,868 mi) | about 8 h 44 min |
| Lusail to Wuhan | China | 6,110 km (3,797 mi) | about 8 h 35 min |
| Lusail to Lahore | Pakistan | 2,329 km (1,447 mi) | about 3 h 44 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Lusail?
Doha International Airport (DIA) is the closest large airport at 19 km (12 mi). The others, DOH, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is DIA from Lusail city centre?
19 km (12 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Lusail on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.