5 Amazing Getaways Just 5 Hours from Qatar 

By Adity Chandel

October 23, 2024

Feeling like taking a quick escape from Qatar? Being strategically located, Qatar is in proximity to many captivating destinations just a short flight away. Here are the five incredible picks to consider:

Weekend Getaways from Qatar

Dubai, UAE

Dubai, the City of Luxury and Adventure, is just 1 hour away!

Iconic spots: Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, Burj Al Arab                                                        Things to do: Shopping, dining, thrilling adventures (skydiving, flyboarding, dune bashing etc.)

Salalah, Oman

Known for its lush greenery, waterfalls, and magnificent beaches, Salalah is just 2 hours apart!

Iconic spots: Wadi Darbat, Sultan Qaboos Mosque, Al Fizayah Beach, Al Balid Archeological Site      Things to do: Hiking, Wildlife Tours, Beach Hopping, Sightseeing

Tbilisi, Georgia

Popular for natural beauty and architectural splendor, Tbilisi takes only 3 hours by air.

Iconic spots: The Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi, Old Town, Narikala Fortress, Sulphur Baths      Things to do: Explore Heritage, Cuisine, Nightlife, Aerial Tramway

Beirut, Lebanon

One of the world's oldest inhabited cities – merely a 3-hour journey from Qatar.

Iconic spots: Old Town, Old Souks, Al Raouche Rocks, Blue Mosque      Things to do: Explore Byblos UNESCO site, Mediterranean beaches

Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul, where the East meets the West, takes about 4.5 hours by air.

Iconic spots: Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, Suleymaniye Mosque, Topkapı Palace      Things to do: Sightseeing, Bosphorus cruise, Culinary adventure