Q: Can I fly back to South Africa from Qatar?

Returning to South Africa from Qatar COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from Qatar are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering South Africa. Quarantine requirements Visitors from Qatar are not required to quarantine after entering South Africa.

Question 1

What days are direct flights available from South Africa to Qatar?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights can be found on the following days: Thursday.

Question 2

How popular is this South Africa to Qatar flight route?

Accepted Answer

Flights from South Africa to Qatar have been viewed 1 745 times in the past calendar month.

Question 3

How many flights depart from South Africa to Qatar on average per day?

Accepted Answer

On average, you can expect to see 4 flights from South Africa to Qatar a day.
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 100% of flight departures

Question 4

How long is the flight from South Africa to Qatar?

Accepted Answer

For as low as R8 636, Qatar Airways can have you in Qatar from South Africa in 8h 20m. The distance between South Africa and Qatar is about 6276 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 5

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Qatar one-way?

Accepted Answer

R5 392 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Egypt Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from R6 457 and R7 080, respectively.

Question 6

Can I fly to Qatar from South Africa right now?

Accepted Answer

Information is based on travel restrictions from South Africa to Qatar

Most visitors from South Africa need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Qatar.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from South Africa must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 48 hours before departing to Qatar.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from South Africa are not required to quarantine after entering Qatar.

Documents
Accommodation Booking for Unvaccinated Travelers - Travelers who are not fully vaccinated must book their mandatory hotel quarantine accommodation through the “Discover Qatar” website before arriving in Qatar. This requirement is different for Qatari citizens and residents, GCC citizens, and First-degree relatives.

Travel Registration Form - Travelers must complete a travel registration form at least 3 days before arrival in Qatar. Online pre-registration is optional for citizens and residents of Qatar. This requirement does not apply to fully vaccinated travelers with valid vaccine certificate issued by GCC countries: Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, United Arab Emirates, fully vaccinated travelers from the EU who present certificate through the COVPass health app.

Health Form - All travelers must carry a paper version of the acknowledgment form before arrival in Qatar. This requirement does not apply to fully vaccinated citizens and residents who are not coming from a red health measures country on the condition that they should be vaccinated in Qatar.

Health and Location Monitoring App (For Android) - All travelers must download the Ehteraz mobile application and activate it on their mobile phones using a local or international SIM card.

Health and Location Monitoring App (For IOS) - All travelers must download the Ehteraz mobile application and activate it on their mobile phones using a local or international SIM card.

Health Pass for Public Activity - Travelers must show evidence of a negative COVID-19 test result taken a maximum of 24 hours, or a valid proof of vaccination to enter public spaces such as restaurants, movie theaters, museums, theaters, historical sites, casinos, music venues, gyms, sporting facilities.

Electronic Travel Authorization - The Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is eligible for travelers who hold a residence permit or visitor visa to specific countries entering Qatar. It is an online application. If approved, you'll receive your eTA confirmation electronically. When you arrive in Qatar, border crossing will ask for your passport and check their electronic records to ensure you have the proper visas. Your eTA is electronically linked to your passport and valid for up to 30 days. When you receive a new passport, you must apply for a new eTA.

Electronic Visitor Visa - An eVisa is the fastest and easiest way of obtaining a Qatari visa as you can submit an application and supporting documents online. If approved, you'll receive your eVisa confirmation electronically. When you arrive in Qatar, border crossing will ask for your passport and eVisa to ensure you have the proper visas

Question 7

Can I fly back to South Africa from Qatar?

Accepted Answer

Returning to South Africa from Qatar

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Qatar are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering South Africa.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Qatar are not required to quarantine after entering South Africa.

Question 8

Can I find flights from South Africa to Qatar for under R8 700 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are multiple flights from South Africa to Qatar for under R8 700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qatar Airways for just R8 636, but on average you can expect to pay R9 554.

Question 9

Are there direct flights from South Africa to Qatar for under R8 700 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from South Africa to Qatar under R8 700. A good price for a direct flight from South Africa to Qatar is less than R10 062.

Question 10

Are there last-minute flights available from South Africa to Qatar for under R8 900?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 11+ open flights from South Africa to Qatar within the next 7 days for less than R8 900.

Question 11

Which airlines flying from South Africa to Qatar have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

Qatar Airways, RwandAir, and Ethiopian Air are some of the carriers that may have flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for other airlines that may also have this kind of flexibility.

Question 12

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Qatar?

Accepted Answer

To save on the cost of your flight from South Africa to Qatar, book at least 25 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 27% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from R12 242 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as R14 749.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Qatar?

Accepted Answer

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Qatar from South Africa. Prices for February average R12 355 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R7 981. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of January. Opting for a February flight can save you 27% on your journey compared to booking in January

Question 14

When is the cheapest time to fly from South Africa to Qatar (ZA - QA)?

Accepted Answer

When flying from South Africa to Qatar, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
Etihad Airways	CheapestR7 817	AverageR10 177	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	COVID-19 safety	Search Etihad Airways flights
RwandAir	CheapestR8 081	AverageR10 015	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	COVID-19 safety	Search RwandAir flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR8 144	AverageR12 050	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	COVID-19 safety	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR8 952	AverageR10 112	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	COVID-19 safety	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Egypt Air	CheapestR9 269	AverageR11 790	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	COVID-19 safety	Search Egypt Air flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR10 294	AverageR11 072	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	COVID-19 safety	Search Ethiopian Air flights

1%of flight departures	Early morningMidnight to 6 am
15%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
30%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
54%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

Cheap flights from South Africa to Qatar

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Qatar?

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Qatar?

When is the cheapest time to fly from South Africa to Qatar (ZA - QA)?