{"id":53160,"date":"2026-04-16T08:23:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T08:23:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/?p=53160"},"modified":"2026-04-16T08:23:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T08:23:54","slug":"doha-to-beirut-flights-are-back-from-april-2026-but-you-will-need-a-visa-first","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/doha-to-beirut-flights-are-back-from-april-2026-but-you-will-need-a-visa-first\/","title":{"rendered":"Doha to Beirut Flights Are Back from April 2026, But You Will Need a Visa First"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019ve been waiting to<strong> fly between Doha and Beirut<\/strong> again, flights are <strong>back on the schedule<\/strong>. Qatar Airways has restarted direct routes between the two cities from April 14, 2026. The connection had briefly paused in March, and travel is now open again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, entry rules to Qatar have changed. <strong>Visa-on-arrival is no longer available for Lebanese passport holders.<\/strong> A visa is now required before departure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what to do before you fly to Qatar:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apply online through the official Hayya platform (hayya.qa)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Print the visa confirmation and bring it with you to present at border control on arrival<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/intercontinental-doha-8598630987-2x1-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/intercontinental-doha-8598630987-2x1-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/intercontinental-doha-8598630987-2x1-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/intercontinental-doha-8598630987-2x1-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/intercontinental-doha-8598630987-2x1-1-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/intercontinental-doha-8598630987-2x1-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Experiences to Book in Doha<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Between the coastline, the city views, and the food, there\u2019s plenty to explore once you land in Qatar. If you\u2019re planning where to eat for the ultimate dining experience, check out <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/best-restaurants-in-doha-where-to-eat-for-the-ultimate-dining-experience\/\">best restaurants in Doha<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Qatar\u2019s capital, you\u2019ll find <strong>plenty of ways to spend your time<\/strong>. To catch the coastline at sunset, book Doha Sunset Cruise experience. For something more active, head to Doha Quest, the largest indoor theme park in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-2 gap-5 md:gap-6 lg:gap-7\"><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-4\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/doha.platinumlist.net\/qar\/event-tickets\/doha-sunset-cruise-experience\" class=\"block overflow-hidden rounded-lg\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.platinumlist.net\/upload\/event\/doha_sunset_cruise_experience_2026_mar_12_old_doha_port_105461-full-en1773655169.png\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" alt=\"Doha Sunset Cruise Experience\" class=\"size-full object-cover m-0!\" loading=\"lazy\"\/> <\/a><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-2\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/doha.platinumlist.net\/qar\/event-tickets\/doha-sunset-cruise-experience\" class=\"font-bold text-title-sm hover:text-link-base line-clamp-2\" title=\"Doha Sunset Cruise Experience\"> Doha Sunset Cruise Experience <\/a> <span class=\"text-sm\"> QAR\u00a0100.00 <\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-4\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/doha.platinumlist.net\/qar\/event-tickets\/quest-the-largest-indoor-theme-park-in-qatar\" class=\"block overflow-hidden rounded-lg\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.platinumlist.net\/upload\/event\/quest_the_largest_indoor_theme_in_qatar_2025_jun_02_2025_jun_30_doha_quest_99664-full-en1748607322.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" alt=\"Doha Quest - The Largest Indoor Theme Park in Qatar\" class=\"size-full object-cover m-0!\" loading=\"lazy\"\/> <\/a><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-2\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/doha.platinumlist.net\/qar\/event-tickets\/quest-the-largest-indoor-theme-park-in-qatar\" class=\"font-bold text-title-sm hover:text-link-base line-clamp-2\" title=\"Doha Quest - The Largest Indoor Theme Park in Qatar\"> Doha Quest - The Largest Indoor Theme Park in Qatar <\/a> <span class=\"text-sm\"> QAR\u00a0139.00 <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve been waiting to fly between Doha and Beirut again, flights are back on the schedule. Qatar Airways has restarted direct routes between the two cities from April 14, 2026. The connection had briefly paused in March, and travel is now open again. At the same time, entry rules to Qatar have changed. 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