Hamad International Airport Prepares for Eid Al Adha

Qatar’s Hamad International Airport (HIA) is preparing for the increase of departing and arriving passengers during the Eid Al Adha period.

The airport is expecting a peak in departing passenger traffic from the 21 September and arriving passenger traffic from 27 to 30 September 2015.

HIA is advising all its locally departing passengers to arrive at the airport three hours before their flight departure time and that check-in will close 60 minutes prior to departure.

Those who are dropping off or collecting passengers are advised to use the short-term car park which provides complimentary parking for the first 30 minutes and costs QAR5 per hour thereafter.

Passengers also have the option of parking their vehicles at the airport’s long-term car park which provides customers with 2,540 parking spaces and a regular shuttle service to the main terminal every 15-20 minutes.

“Hamad International Airport wishes its passengers and the people of Qatar safe travels and Eid Mubarak,” said Badr Mohammed Al Meer, Chief Operating Officer at Hamad International Airport.

On the occasion of Eid Al Adha, the terminal will be decorated with traditional themed displays and the airport will also be distributing gifts and Arabic delicacies to passengers. There will also be activities and photo corners for passengers to enjoy.