Climate
Summer (June to September) can get extremely hot and intensely humid. Winter is cooler with occasional rainfall-probably the best time to visit would be between November and April when the temperatures are between 15-24°C.
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Flight Information
Flight Information
Qatar Airways from Gatwick, Heathrow and Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle and Glasgow; Etihad Airways (via Abu Dhabi) from Heathrow and Manchester.
Flight Time
6 hours 40 mins From London Heathrow
Flight Upgrades
Upgrades start from as little as £650 (British Airways) per person, each way.
Documentation
Travelling With Children or Without an Adult
Children travelling without both parents should be aware that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country or, in some cases, before permitting the children to leave the country. Please contact the relevant Embassy for the county you are travelling to for further information.
Visa and Advance Passenger Information
All passengers must ensure they have a valid, acceptable passport, any required visa and any other documentation for both the final destination and any stop-off points en route. Please make sure that Advance Passenger Information is submitted in advance to travel for all destinations. Failure to hold correct documentation or submitting incorrect details with Advance Passenger Information or Visa applications may result in refusal of carriage or entry into a country. Please check with the relevant Embassy regarding visa requirements well in advance of your travel date. Charges may apply for some visas.
Passengers not travelling on a British Passport are advised to contact their relevant For