Search Flights from San Francisco to Doha

Located 21 km from the city center, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a major transit center for passengers, particularly those traveling from Asia. San Francisco International is the second busiest airport in California, following Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Every year SFO handles a significant number of both domestic and international flights. There are a variety of transportation alternatives passengers can utilize to get to and from the airport.  

San Francisco International Airport stands out for the comfortable and exceptional services it offers. The airport features services aimed at meeting your every need, from comfortable passenger lounges, to restaurants that offer a wide variety of cuisines and a vibrant array of stores where you can go shopping.

San Francisco International Airport is accessible by taxi, bus, train, rental car, and personal car as the airport contains parking lots that offer short-term and long-term parking options.

Train

There are two rail systems that you can use to get to San Francisco International Airport from the city center. The first is the rapid-rail system, the BART. The BART starts running in the early hours of the morning, providing easy and fast transportation between SFO and the northern and southern parts of the city.

The other rail system that you can use to get to SFO is the CalTrain. This train departs on the hour, every hour, every day of the week, until 10 pm. This train provides transportation between San Francisco and San Jose and SFO.

Taxi

One of the most convenient and fastest transportation alternatives to get to SFO from the city center is by taxi. Taxi fares are calculated based on the kilometers traveled. A taxi from downtown San Francisco can cost between 42 and 62 dollars and takes about 20 minutes. For more information on taxi companies and their contact information please visit San Francisco International Airport’s website.

Bus

SamTrans buses provide transportation between the San Francisco city center and the airport. These public buses are operated by San Mateo County and run between San Mateo, various parts of San Francisco and San Francisco International Airport. SamTrans lines KX, 292, 397, and 398 run directly to the airport terminals. Buses stop at the arrivals and baggage claim level of Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 and at Level 1 of the International Terminal.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another transportation alternative to get to the airport. There are many rental car companies located in the city. You can drop off your rental vehicle at the Rental Car Center before your departure. From the Rental Car Center the AirTrain Blue Line provides access to the airport terminals and it operates 24 hours a day, every day of the week. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Alamo, Dollar, Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, National, Budget, Fox and Thrifty.

Bike

San Francisco International Airport contains bike assembly stations and parking areas for those who want to access the airport by bike. The BART and SamTrans rapid rail systems provide passengers with bike/transit options and the airport features marked bicycle routes. Bike lovers can easily access the airport by bicycle.   

Airport Information

San Francisco International Airport is located 21 km from the city center. The airport covers an expansive area and operates domestic and international flights out of 4 terminals, Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3, and the International Terminal. The AirTrain automated system provides free transportation between each terminal, as well as the Rental Car Center and BART station. The AirTrain Red Line links all terminals, terminal garages and the BART Station. The AirTrain Blue Line links the Rental Car Center with all terminals, terminal garages, and the BART Station. SFO also contains a variety of services and amenities to meet passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs.

The airport features health services in the terminals, rental car offices, banks, a lost and found, wireless internet, charging stations, clothing stores where you can go shopping, restaurants and cafes, the Aviation Museum & Library, rotating exhibitions, spa services, children’s play areas, free yoga rooms, a market, and much more. 

In Doha, the capital of Qatar which is one of the wealthiest countries on the Arabian Peninsula, Doha Airport, which is 4 kilometers of the city center and one of the major airports in the city, is located.

Doha Airport, which offers international services, is able to carry visitors to the city from all corners of the world with its domestic and international flights. With a great number of services available at the airport, the passengers have the opportunity to have a good time while waiting for their flights, along with convenient transportation options to and from Doha Airport.

Taxi

You can get to the city center in a very short time by getting on the Pavilion taxis found in the Doha Airport. You can travel comfortably, reliably and quickly wherever you want with a taxi. You can make the payment in cash. You can find the taxis in front of the terminal building in the airport every day of the week and 24 hours a day.

Bus

You can easily get to the city center with the buses that you can get on from the Bus Pavilion located in front of the Doha Airport terminal building. As an economical and comfortable transportation option, the buses can easily take you to many parts of the city. There are two different bus routes that you can take on Bus Pavilion. Don’t forget to learn which one to take according to your destination.

Limousine Rental

You may want to opt for limousines that will provide you with a pleasant and comfortable travel to Doha and every region of Qatar. Thanks to the limousines that you can rent from Mowasalat Limousine located in the Arrivals lounge at the airport, you can have a very comfortable travel to your destination.

Car Rental

You can get to the city center by renting a car from one of the car rental companies located at Doha airport. You can rent a standard car or a luxury car and you can have an enjoyable travel. You can also rent a car with a driver. You have the possibility to make the payment in cash and renting your car online in advance.