Optional services and fees
Depending on your travel needs, Qatar Airways offers a range of additional services which complement your journey with us. Below is a list of these optional services as well as the fees that would apply on purchase.
Tickets purchased or modified by phone, at the airport or through a Qatar Airways Ticket Office include a non-refundable service fee starting from $25.
Tickets re-issued by phone, at the airport or through a Qatar Airways Ticket Office include a non-refundable service fee starting from $15.
The following information will help you determine the number and weight of baggage pieces you are allowed to carry during your journey with Qatar Airways.
Baggage allowances may vary according to route and cabin class; please check the exact baggage regulations printed on your ticket.
For routes where the weight concept apply, there is no limit on the number of pieces that can be checked in as long as the weight allowance for the total number of pieces is not exceeded. However, limitations may apply based on aircraft carrying capacity.
Baggage allowance may vary depending on flight and booking class. You can find the number of pieces and weight allowed for your journey when you select your flights on qatarairways.com, as well as on your ticket prior to travel.
Baggage allowance on code-share and interline journeys
Does your journey include travel on an airline other than Qatar Airways (including Qatar Airways code-share flights such as those of Cathay Pacific)? If so, that airline may offer you a lower baggage allowance. Baggage allowances on code-share routes are determined by IATA's Most Significant Marketing Carrier (MSC) rule.
Where a code-share or interline flight is part of an itinerary that begins or ends in the U.S.A. or Canada, baggage allowances and charges applicable at the itinerary’s origin will apply throughout.
If you are booking a journey that includes a code-share flight with another carrier, please contact us to confirm your baggage allowance.
Contact usIn addition to the regular checked-in baggage allowance you may carry, you may also bring along hand baggage on board the cabin during your Qatar Airways flight:
- First Class and Business Class customers are allowed to carry two pieces of baggage on board, not to exceed a total weight of 15kg (33lb)
- Economy Class customers are allowed to carry one piece of baggage, not to exceed 7kg (15lb)
For tickets issued in Brazil, Economy Class customers on flights to or from Brazil are allowed to carry one piece of baggage, not to exceed 10 kg (22lb)
Liquids and gels in hand baggage
You may carry liquids, gels, pastes and aerosols in containers up to 100ml (3.4oz) in your hand baggage. Containers larger than 100ml cannot be accepted even if only partly filled. Your containers should be carried in a transparent, resealable, quart- or litre-sized bag no larger than 20x20cm (8x8in). Please ensure all items fit comfortably in the plastic bag.
Airport security will ask you to produce your transparent bag of liquids separately for screening. There are no restrictions on baby foods and medication. However, you may be required to present a prescription for medication you want to take onboard.
Security check for personal electronic devices (UK and USA)
Passengers on UK and USA-bound Qatar Airways flights departing or transiting from Hamad International Airport with personal electronic devices must adhere to the following instructions.
UK-bound flights
- You may be asked by security staff to turn on personal electronic devices that are larger than a mobile phone, including tablets, e-books and laptops during the security screening conducted at the boarding gate.
- Ensure your electronic device(s) has sufficient power to be switched on to demonstrate its functionality. Make sure you do not deplete power in your devices as charging points at the airport might be limited and you may require an adapter.
- Devices without any power will be placed in a secure location on the aircraft that cannot be accessed, and returned at the final destination.
- If more than six personal electronic individual devices are already secured, then you will have to check-in your device into your hand baggage, which will be stored in the aircraft hold.
- If you are unable to check-in your hand baggage with the device or do not have a hand baggage, then your item will need to be deposited with Lost and Found. You will then be required to make a claim on the airline website and collect the item from the airport on your return.
USA-bound flights
- With immediate effect, all personal electronic devices carried on board all USA-bound flights from Doha, are subject to enhanced security screening.
- Ensure your electronic device(s) has sufficient power to be switched on to demonstrate its functionality. Make sure you do not deplete power in your devices as charging points at the airport might be limited and you may require an adapter.
- Consider packing all personal electronic devices that you do not intend to use in-flight into your check-in baggage.
- Examples of personal electronic devices that are subject to enhanced security screening include: DSLR camera | Radio | E-reader | Walkie-talkie | Laptop | Tablet | Water purifier | Large game console | Monitor| CD-ROM | Drone | Electric guitar | Printer and scanner
Additional security measures for international flights to or from the USA
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screens all airline passengers and baggage. For further information, please visit the U.S. Department of Homeland Security website.
Purchase additional baggage allowance through qatarairways.com, Qatar Airways ticketing offices and Customer Contact Centers.
The rates and conditions below apply to Qatar Airways' operated flights only. If your itinerary includes flights operated by other airlines, different baggage rules may apply. Please contact your nearest Qatar Airways ticketing office, or our call centre to verify the rules and charges applicable to your baggage allowance.
For Qatar Airways operated flights, additional and overweight baggage charges depend on the regions covered by your journey.
If you have already booked a flight with Qatar Airways, you can purchase additional baggage through Manage Booking.
Purchase additional baggageAdditional baggage purchase rules
- Rates in Qatari Riyals (QAR) apply only for additional baggage purchases made in Qatar, for travel originating from Doha.
- Additional baggage is only offered over and above the free baggage allowance already indicated on your booking confirmation and tickets;
- Additional baggage is charged per kg, except to/from the Africa/Americas, where it is charged per piece;
- Purchase units are offered in increments of single pieces or bundles of 1kg (2.2lb) each;
- Each passenger is allowed a maximum of five pieces or 100 kg at a time
- A single piece of checked-in baggage must not weigh more than 32kg (70lb) or exceed 158cm (62in) in length + width + height. Any bags weighing more than 32kg (70lb) must be broken down so each piece weighs less than 32kg (70lb);
- Additional baggage purchases apply to Qatar Airways flights and for tickets issued by Qatar Airways only.
- Additional baggage is calculated per passenger per journey, where a journey is defined as the entire outbound or inbound trip between origin and destination, not including the transfer point;
- Purchases may be made from the time a booking is ticketed, up to six hours prior to departure. They are valid only for the flight and date shown on the additional baggage purchase receipt. To determine whether or not a booking is ticketed, check the confirmation email for a ticket number next to each passenger’s name;
- Additional baggage charges are quoted and billed in the currency of the departure country;
- Additional baggage purchased online at qatarairways.com is non-refundable and will be forfeited in case of any changes to the originally booked itinerary. Date changes to the booking are permitted within the same route only. Additional baggage is not valid for travel on other carriers;
- Additional baggage is subject to space limitations at check-in. If additional baggage cannot be accepted because of space limitations or airline initiated flight or schedule changes, it may be refunded or transferred to another flight with the same origin and destination, in accordance with the airline's policies;
- Online additional baggage purchase is not allowed for infants;
- Additional baggage purchased on qatarairways.com is only valid for Qatar Airways direct flights . If you need to book additional baggage for an itinerary that includes interline or code-share flights, please contact those carriers for their additional baggage policies;
- In case online purchase of additional baggage is not completed for any reason, Qatar Airways reserves the right to not offer the online discounted price.
| Preffered Seats price list | Medium/long haul routes | Ultra long haul routes |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort | $30 | $50 |
| Extra legroom | $30 | $75 |
| A380 upper deck | $50 | $75 |
* Ultra long haul regions include the following regions Americas, Australia and New Zealand.
* Purchase conditions apply.
Change and Refund fees are applicable to Privilege Club members on redeeming bookings and upgrade. These fees vary based on membership type.
Fare rules - change conditions
● Change fee applies based on membership tier and per ticketed passenger
● Any change done more than 24 hours prior to departure:
● Travel of a Platinum or Gold main member – No change fee applies
● Travel of a Silver, Burgundy or a family/guest of a Platinum and Gold member – USD 25 apply
● Any change done between three hours and 24 hours prior to departure:
● Travel of a Platinum or Gold main member – No change fee applies
● Travel of a Silver, Burgundy or a family/guest of a Platinum and Gold member – USD 100 apply
● Change within three hours or after departure is considered as a no-show:
● Qmiles and Cash collected is forfeited
● Only airport and government taxes will be refunded
Refund conditions
● Refund fee applies based on membership tier and per ticketed passenger
● Any Refund done more than 24 hours prior to departure:
● Platinum or Gold main member – No refund / cancellation fee applies
● Silver, Burgundy or a family/guest of a Platinum and Gold member – USD 25 apply
● Any Refund done between three hours and 24 hours prior to departure:
● Platinum or Gold main member – No refund / cancellation fee applies
● Silver, Burgundy or a family/guest of a Platinum and Gold member – USD 100 apply
● Refund within three hours or after departure is considered as a no-show:
● Qmiles and Cash collected is forfeited
● Only airport and government taxes will be refunded.
● No-show fees are not charged
Privilege Club excess baggage rates
| Rate | Excess baggage rates range between 2,250 and 14,000 Qmiles per kg. Excess Baggage rates range between 40,000 Qmiles per piece (online), and 50,000 Qmiles per piece (offline) to/from the Americas. |
| Minimum and maximum limits | Excess baggage can be redeemed for minimum 1 kg and maximum 10 kg. |
To avail the unaccompanied minor service, an adult fare needs to be purchased for the child.
Qatar Airways also offers an escort service for children travelling alone. A dedicated airline representative will accompany your child throughout the journey.
To avail the escort service for the child, Qatar Airways will also charge a return fare for the airline representative who will act as an escort for your child.
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If you are still undecided with your reservation, you can now hold your booking along with the guaranteed fare in exchange of a minimum fee for up to 72 hours.
Qatar Airways will hold the booking for free for the first 24 hours for flights originating or departing from the United States if the flight is more than one week from the date of booking.
The fee for holding the booking for flights departing in less than a week, or for holding the booking for longer than 24 hours will vary from 10 USD - 30 USD, depending on the point of origin.
If your schedule permits, we recommend you allow yourself time to enjoy our paid lounge access, fully extending your world-class experience long before boarding.
Paid access rates
| Lounge | Adult rate (12 years old and above) | Child rate (2 to below 12 years old) |
| Al Safwa access for Business | QAR 500 | QAR 250 |
| Al Safwa access with spa | QAR 550 | Not applicable |
| Almourjan Business Lounge | QAR 350 | QAR 180 |
| First Class Lounge | QAR 250 | QAR 130 |
| Business Class Lounge | QAR 200 | QAR 100 |
| First and Business Class Arrival Lounges | QAR 150 | QAR 80 |
Our personalised Al Maha Services aim to ensure a comfortable and speedy experience when arriving, departing or transferring through Hamad International Airport.
You can use Al Maha Services to expedite immigration and customs clearance at the Al Maha Lounge. Al Maha services also include: access to different lounges, limo airside, family packages and flower bouquets and the fees for these services ranging between USD 26 – USD 140.
Upgrade offers may be available for certain fare types and fees may vary from USD 900 to USD 1,999 per flight per person.
Protect your travel plans and get peace of mind with our travel insurance.
Travel Guard® for Qatar Airways is designed to insure you against expenses and inconvenience caused by emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
You can purchase travel insurance for your trip using the 'Manage Booking' option after the booking has been made.
Insurance fees depend on the duration of the trip (number of days).
Africa
Air Botswana
Headquartered in Gabrone, Botswana's state-owned national flag carrier operates domestic and regional flights from its main base at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport.
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Comair
Comair is a franchise of British Airways based in Johannesburg. This codeshare agreement covers links between major cities in South Africa and Zimbabwe.
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Royal Air Maroc
Morocco's largest airline and is based in Casablanca airport. The dense network of Royal Air Maroc in Africa provides seamless transit possibilities for passengers travelling between Doha and Casablanca on Qatar Airways or Royal Air Maroc.
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Americas
LATAM
Widely recognized as Latin America's leading airline group, LATAM Airlines Brazil serves 44 destinations throughout Brazil, including 25 domestic airports from its hub in São Paulo.
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JetBlue
JetBlue is one of the main airlines in New York, offering flights within United States as well as serving the Caribbean and South America.
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American Airlines
American Airlines is a founding member of oneworld and operates from major hubs across the USA, to more than 350 destinations in 50 countries.
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines is an American airline operating a large domestic network in the United States.
Asia Pacific
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific is an international airline based in Hong Kong. It has an extensive network, covering all corners of the world.
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China Southern Airlines
China Southern Airlines is a carrier based in Guangzhou, operating both domestic and international flights.
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Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines is a flag carrier of Japan. It operates both domestic and international flights.
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Asiana Airlines
Headquartered in Seoul, Asiana offers service to 98 destinations in 26 countries across Asia and the rest of the world.
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Bangkok Airways
Bangkok Airways is a regional airline operating domestic flights in Thailand and to destinations in Cambodia, China, Laos, Maldives, Burma, India and Singapore.
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Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines is one of a select few airlines that services all continents and has a five-star ranking.
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SriLankan Airlines
The flag carrier of Sri Lanka is based in Colombo. Serving Doha, it operates mainly to the Middle East, the Indian Sub-Continent and to Asia.
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IndiGo
IndiGo is India’s largest passenger airline operating over 1500 domestic and international flights daily.
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Europe
British Airways
Qatar Airways has partnered with British Airways, the flag carrier of the United Kingdom, to provide you with a greater choice of flights and destinations and a more seamless journey when flying to London and beyond.
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Finnair
Finnair is the national carrier of Finland based in Helsinki, which Qatar Airways serves daily from Doha's Hamad International Airport. Our partnership provides passengers with seamless connectivity beyond Helsinki in the greater Baltic region.
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Iberia
Iberia is the flag carrier airline of Spain founded in 1927. Based in Madrid, it operates an international network of services from its main base of Madrid-Barajas Airport.
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S7 Airlines
S7 Airlines operates to domestic Russia and international destinations. It operates the largest domestic network within Russia.
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SNCF
The SNCF (French National Railway Corporation) operates almost all of France’s railway system including the TGV. Codeshare with SNCF allows you to add rail service to select cities when booking your flight.
SunAir
Headquarted in Billund, SUN- AIR of Scandinavia A/S is a British Airways franchise partner, primarily tailored to business travellers, operating flights to local and international destinations.
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Vueling
Vueling covers an extensive network of routes from Rome Fiumicino and Barcelona El Prat airports, offering seamless connectivity between many European destinations including Ibiza, Alicante and Lisbon.
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Azerbaijan Airlines
Azerbaijan Airlines is the national carrier of Azerbaijan, with its base in Baku. It operates mainly to Europe, CIS, Middle East and Asia.
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Deutsche Bahn
Deutsche Bahn is the major railway company in Germany operating thousands of regional and high-speed trains every day.
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Air Malta
Air Malta connects the Mediterranean island of Malta to more than 40 airports in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East; carrying more than two million passengers annually on its fleet of Airbus A320 and A320neo.
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Bulgaria Air
The national carrier of Bulgaria was established in 2002 as a successor of Balkan Bulgarian Airlines. The airline operates flights from Sofia to Europe and the Middle East, as well as domestic flights to Varna and Burgas.
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The Middle East
Middle East Airlines
MEA, the national airline of Lebanon, services Europe, the Gulf, the Middle East, and Africa.
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Royal Jordanian
Royal Jordanian, the national carrier of Jordan, is offering flights between Doha and Amman as well as numerous destinations across the Middle East, Europe and North America.
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Oman Air
Oman Air is the flag carrier of the Sultanate of Oman and an official four-star airline, offering direct international flights from Muscat to GCC/MEA region as well as to Indian Sub-Continent, China and Europe.
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Baggage allowance on other airlines
If your journey involves a Qatar Airways code-share flight or a flight operated by another airline, the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) Most Significant Marketing Carrier (MSC) rule will determine your baggage allowance:
- For travel between IATA areas: The first carrier flying in between two of the IATA areas
- For travel between IATA sub areas: The first carrier flying in between the sub areas
- For travel within an IATA sub area: The first carrier crossing an international border
There may be other exceptions. Please check with your nearest Qatar Airways office before booking. Please refer to the table below for more information on IATA areas and sub areas.
IATA areas and sub areas
| IATA Area | Sub Area |
|---|---|
| North America, Central and South America, Hawaii | USA, Canada, Mexico |
| North America, Central and South America, Hawaii | Caribbean |
| North America, Central and South America, Hawaii | Central America |
| North America, Central and South America, Hawaii | South America |
| Europe, Middle East | Europe |
| Europe, Middle East | Middle East |
| Europe, Middle East | Africa |
| Asia, Guam, Southwest Pacific | Japan, Korea |
| Asia, Guam, Southwest Pacific | Southeast Asia |
| Asia, Guam, Southwest Pacific | South Asian Subcontinent |
| Asia, Guam, Southwest Pacific | Southwest Pacific |