Hamad International Airport expands with stunning indoor tropical garden ahead of Qatar 2022 – The Peninsula

Hamad International Airport expands with stunning indoor tropical garden ahead of Qatar 2022 – The Peninsula

Doha: Hamad International Airport officially launched today its much anticipated airport expansion project, successfully completing notable project across the airport.

With this new expansion, the capacity of the airport has been increased to cater for over 58 million passengers.

The next phase will commence early 2023 which will further increase the capacity of HIA to over 75 million and construct two new concourses within the existing terminal.

In a press conference held in Doha today, H E Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive said this expansion marks a major step in terms of advancement of tourism in Qatar through the Hamad International Airport, especially given the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. "

For years Hamad International Airport has continuously delivered on its promise to define elegance, style and sustainability as befitting the leading airport of the world," he added.

He also revealed that four bridges will be built on the west side and a train station will be established under the building.

The newly inaugurated facilities at the airport include:

1. Central Concourse - The Orchard

2. Retail and F&B, The Orchard

3. Oryx Garden Hotel and North Plaza Lounges

4. Al Mourjan Business Lounge - The Garden

5. Remote Transfer Baggage Facility, where bags can be automatically tracked,