Is a COVID-19 test required for transit from LHR to Phuket via Doha?

Jul 6, 2021
3 years ago
Stephen ************
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LHR to Phuket change at Doha, is a test required in transit ?
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Travelers transiting through Doha from London Heathrow (LHR) to Phuket do not require a COVID-19 test if they do not leave the airport. However, it is advisable to check with the airlines regarding any hotel booking requirements for transit, although a layover of 2-3 hours typically does not necessitate a hotel.
Tin **********
You need to book q hotel for transit to wait your next flight.

Should be better to check with tge airlines.

My brother was stucking in Doha airport last week when he flew back to UK viz he didn't book the roon to stay.

So the plan left him and he had to buy new ticket to KL to London.
Chris *********************
@Tin *********
even its a 2 or 3 hour transit
Stephen ************
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@Tin *********
Thank you for your reply but I’m only going to be in Doha 3 hours before the next flight so hotel room is not necessary.
Josh *********
A test to see why you are trying so hard . . .
Stephen ************
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@Josh ********
.. Channel beat me to reply to your post. A slightly confusing statement by any standards.
Channel **********
@Josh ********
I hope you understand your statement because no one else does,
Garrett ***********
No, transit doesn't matter for anything if you don't leave the airport.
Stephen ************
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Thanks to all replies it was just a grey area which needed clarification. Flights are cheap compared to Thai Airlines and BA. direct route.
Ադամ ********
Why would you think this?
Jim *********
to squash a rumor... Not necessary in Dubai
Linda *********
@Adam *******
always a snot in the group
Linda *********
There is no point to your question. You obviously get your kicks out of insulting people.
Stephen ************
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@Linda ********
Jog on you rude woman and learn some manners or at least act your age rather than act like a spoilt child.
Linda *********
Proud to be an American. In America, your comment would be taken as an insult. But there are jerks in every country.
Stephen ************
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@Linda ********
it was a polite question what’s your problem?

Oh I see your American that explains everything.
Stephen ************
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@Adam *******
.. from a man who doesn’t understand a simple word like expedite.
Gareth ********
@Adam *******
Dubai is part of the UAE, Doha is in Qatar. Two separate countries.
Ադամ ********
@Gareth *******
of course? I didn’t say anything about 🇦🇪 Dubai or 🇶🇦 Qatar.
Gareth ********
@Adam *******
that reply was meant for th op
Cassius **********
@Adam *******
Someone asked me this when I said I was transitting at Doha and they said its needed in Dubai. I dont know if thats true but they were under that impressiion
Ադամ ********
@Cassius *********
I never heard of a country other than China that required tests be conducted at transit airports. They tried at ICN, but it was impractical and scrapped.
Stephen ************
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@Cassius *********
I think someone posted that they had to do the test in Dubai but that was some time ago.
Kevin ***********
@Cassius *********
It's not needed in Dubai so I don't know why it would be needed in Doha.
Will ************
No, just results within 72 hours of loadout at LHR
Stephen ************
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@Will ***********
great reply thank you. I thought I had read somewhere that it was needed.
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