Hamad International Airport Passenger Terminal Complex designed by HOK, As the landmark home for Qatar Airways, the country?s national airline, the terminal has 41 unrestricted contact gates.

Through expressive architecture rooted in place, the iconic terminal creates a lasting impression on guests. While contemporary in design to mirror Qatar?s progressive growth, the airport pays homage to the nation?s rich cultural heritage and natural environment. The dramatic, curving building silhouette recalls ocean waves and sand dunes to project a powerful image as Qatar?s gateway to the world.
Photography: Tim Griffith | HOK
Departing passengers experience an undulating super roof in the light-filled departure hall. The steel-framed glass wall provides unobstructed views from the curbside arrival area through the ticketing hall, enabling passengers to easily find their destinations. The longer east and west facades have similar high-performance glass that controls solar heat gain and glare. Moving through an open immigration area, originating passengers join transfer passengers on the first floor under a vast central skylight that provides visual access to one of five concourses. The two large transfer hubs are linked by an automatic people mover.
Arriving passengers progress to the ground-floor baggage hall and exit to a triple-volume meters and greeters hall with direct access to taxi pavilions and an intermodal transportation hub.
Photography: Tim Griffith | HOK
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