Flying from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Mangalore Airport (IXE): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Hamad International Airport to Mangalore Airport is 4 hours 10 minutes.
Mangalore is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Doha and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DOH to IXE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Getting to Mangalore (and then discovering more of India!) is a snap with Air India Express. This popular airline has direct flights from Hamad International Airport to Mangalore Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Air India Express on this route.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hamad International Airport to Mangalore Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DOH and IXE:
Dubai Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Mangalore Airport (IXE)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Hamad International Airport to Mangalore Airport flight is ر.ق. 345. A return fare right now is ر.ق. 916. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from DOH to IXE, book your trip five months before your departure date.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Mangalore Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from DOH to IXE by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Hamad International Airport to Mangalore Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Hamad International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from DOH touch down on schedule 83.59% of the time.
Hamad International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Doha. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Hamad International Airport to Mangalore Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to DOH:
Arriving at Mangalore Airport (IXE)
Consider booking a hotel close to IXE if you're on a late Hamad International Airport to Mangalore Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Mangalore Airport (IXE) to central Mangalore
From Mangalore Airport, Mangalore is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Mangalore Airport (IXE)
The quietest month for a flight from Hamad International Airport to Mangalore Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Mangalore based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Mangalore is April, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from Hamad International Airport to Mangalore Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC and 32ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DOH to IXE around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Mangalore. Around 290 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
If you want to check out another great destination in India, head for Coimbatore, roughly 306 kilometres south-east of Mangalore. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are key reasons to visit.