Review: 10 Qatar Airways facts you should know

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Facts

3. Doha Airport voted the best in the Middle East.

Qatar Airways base or better known as Hamad International Airport, was voted "Best Airport" in the Middle East, succeeding the two United Arab Emirates Airports located in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The new hub opened on April 30 in 2014 and is only 10 kilometres south of the Doha city center with is reachable by metro and frequent busses.

Half of the airport is sitting on reclaimed land and both runways exceeding the standard length of most international airports. The reason is the extreme heat during the summer which prevents most engines to operate at full thrust. Hamad International recently announced a partnership between the airport and the German football giant FC Bayern Munich.

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