World Cup 2022 Tips: How to Visit Qatar from Saudi Arabia

The FIFA World Cup 2022 is less than two weeks away. Therefore, football fans all around the globe are getting ready to get to their final destination –  Qatar. As we looked through accommodation booking websites, we have noticed that this mysterious Arabic country will not be able to host everyone. Luckily for us the neighboring Gulf countries are welcoming tourists. However, you still may be wondering how to visit Qatar from Saudi Arabia. To help you plan your trip we have prepared this article.

Flights from Saudi Arabia to Qatar

For those of you who don’t want to waste their time and directly go to the match as soon as possible there are hundreds of affordable flights from different airports of Saudi Arabia to Qatar. The average flight duration is between one and two hours. However, the price range during the days of the tournament can vary a lot. This is how to visit Qatar from Saudi Arabai without losing half of your budget:

• Saudi Arabia will operate about 40 flights per day, which will be used by about 5,000 fans from Riyadh and Jeddah;
• The cheapest flight from Saudi Arabia to Qatar is from Riyadh to Doha, with airfares starting at SAR 645.72 offered by Saudia and Qatar Airways;
• To get to Doha, Al Wakrah, and Al Khor you can also use Turkish Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Flyadeal.

Please, pay attention that shuttle flights are only available to fans who have purchased FIFA tickets. In addition, those who are coming to Qatar for the day trip only will require a Hayya Card, too.

How to visit Qatar from Saudi Arabia by car

Apart from flying to Doha with excellent airlines of Saudia or Qatar Airways, you can also travel to the FIFA World Cup 2022 by road from Saudi Arabia. For example, the distance between Riyadh and Doha is 581 km, which will take you about 6 hours. In this way, you can get to Doha by Route 522 that runs through the whole country. Indeed, this 120-km route is in a very good condition, so you can drive without any worries. After reaching the Qatar border, you will be leaving Saudi Arabia after a border control procedure. Do not forget to bring all the necessary documents and IDs to make this check as fast as possible.

In addition, we do recommend renting a car for your trip. However, remember to have your international driving license and pre-purchased car insurance to have a safe trip. Those without a car can rent one for about SAR 115 per day. If you plan to drive out of the country, make sure the rental company allows you to do so, since not all car rental companies in KSA do. Prepare all necessary documents, such as the rental agreement and car owner’s insurance, in advance. And those who have arranged their trip to Qatar can start betting on the FIFA World Cup 2022 using the 22BET Sportsbook. Besides, our Ultimate World Cup Betting Guide will help you win real money in no time!

Trip by bus to save money and time

Currently, you can visit Qatar from Saudi Arabia by bus. Buses depart from Dammam, Riyadh, and Jeddah to Doha, with a special package for FIFA ticket holders. You can purchase your ticket online in advance via www.saptco.com.sa. Besides, on the bus stations at the cities you depart from you will find Self Service Machines. They are available only for UAE trips. Now you know all the available options for how to visit Qatar from Saudi Arabia. In addition, you can read our articles about different routes to Doha from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, India, Kuwait, and Bahrain!

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