Olivia Gracia
Every four years, the FIFA World Cup is held: the entire world comes to a halt as this is unquestionably the most anticipated event for soccer fans all over the world. Nothing beats the thrill of being able to travel to the host country, full of hopes and dreams of seeing your national team lift the trophy. Mexico, fortunately, has qualified for the World Cup and will compete in Group C. In this way, if you are a Mexican soccer fan who is dying to travel to Qatar to support your national team, this article will tell you how to get to Qatar World Cup from Mexico.
The organizers have already set a few points for those who want to visit the country and enjoy the event, but we have summarized them for you in this guide that JefeBet has carefully produced so that you may go to Qatar to cheer on your favorite team. Take note!
How to get to the World Cup in Qatar if you are in Mexico
Ways to fly to the World Cup in Qatar from Mexico
There are various ways to go to Qatar from Mexico, and the trip time is expected to be at least 18 hours.
The first option is to book a direct Qatar Airways flight from Mexico City to Doha via Madrid and then an Iberia flight to Qatar (18 hours 35 minutes) or to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth with American Airlines (18 hours 40 m). The second option is to purchase a Qatar Airways Package: these are travel packages that include access to certain matches, accomodation and flights. Here is the official Qatar Airways website, where you can purchase your desired package. Flights from Guadalajara (Miguel Hidalgo International Airport) and Mexico City (Benito Juarez International Airport) are available. The travel packages range in price from $2990 to $10500, so you may choose the one that best suits you. When booking the flight, you can even decide to fly Business Class. Wouldn’t it be nice to start your vacation on a high note?
A whole different option is to purchase two separate flights and begin your trip in a U.S. or European city with direct flights to Qatar. This option provides more freedom and may be less expensive. Additionally, you may be able to enjoy European cuisine and maybe go sightseeing. You may book an Aeromexico trip to Paris (Charles de Gaulle) and then another Air France aircraft to Qatar (22h 15m); you could also go to Amsterdam and then take a KLM flight to Qatar (40 h 45 min). Can you imagine spending a few days in Paris, touring the Eiffel Tower and eating a chocolate croissant at a Parisian bakery? We know that stopovers are inconvenient, but this one would be fantastic. By selecting this option, you may be able to get a decent deal on a flight.
However, it is important to note that when purchasing a flight in this way, there is a possibility of issues or delays, as the airline is not liable for missed connections.
Cities in the United States with direct flights to Doha are the following ones:
- Atlanta (13h 20m)
- Boston (12h)
- Chicago (13h 20m)
- Dallas/Fort Worth (14h 25m)
- Houston (14h 30m)
- Miami (13h 45m)
- New York JFK (12h 35m)
- San Francisco (15h 15m)
- Seattle (14h 25m)
- Washington D.C. (12h 35m)
European cities with direct flights to Doha:
- Madrid (6h 45m)
- Barcelona (6h 15m)
- London (6h 50m)
- Paris (6h 25m)
- Amsterdam (6h 20m)
- Frankfurt (6h)
Remember that Aeromexico offers direct flights from Guadalajara and Monterrey to Madrid.
Accomodation and cuisine in Qatar
If you haven’t made reservations at a hotel yet, you might want to check the FIFA website: there, you can find a hospitality section where you can look at hotels in Doha for the World Cup 2022 that range from 3 to 5 stars; in addition to hotels and apartments, you can look up hotels in cruises and much more.
The FIFA fan villages, which are camping lodgings in the style of cabins located on the outskirts of Doha, are one very appealing choice. If you want to be in the heart of the action, this is the place to be.
As regards cuisine, you may try the food Qatar is famous for: Majboos, which is basically rice cooked with delicious spices and any kind of meat – chicken, lamb, shrimp, camel, or fish. You may try this appealing dish at Al Manchab, which is located at Al Hazm Mall, Markhiya St, Doha.
If you’re a vegetarian, you should try Koussa mahshi, which are Middle Eastern zucchinis stuffed with chickpeas, vegetables, and herbs like parsley and mint. These are typically filled with meat, and if that’s your thing, you can request them at select Doha restaurants. You may try these at Al Shami Home Restaurant, located at Salwa Rd, Doha.
Qatar’s Culture and Entry Requirements
We’ve previously talked about the Qatar dress code in our guide “How to Get to Qatar World Cup from the USA,” so now we’ll go over some other things to keep in mind when visiting this fascinating country.
We understand that it may be tempting to crack open a beer, especially given that the average temperature in Qatar in November is quite high, but keep in mind that this is limited to certain areas and hours. Alcohol will be sold in the 40,000-person fan zone around Doha Bay only from 6:30 p.m. to 01:00 a.m. Inside the stadium, ticket holders will only be able to purchase non-alcoholic beer and soft drinks. Fans may be able to purchase alcoholic beverages outside the stadiums after the game’s final whistle. Qatar, like other Middle Eastern countries, has strong alcohol policies: it’s usually forbidden to consume alcohol in public, so this is a considerable departure from the rules.
Many of you may be disappointed to learn that Qatar has extremely harsh laws against sex outside of marriage. People who are in Qatar for the World Cup and are caught having one-night stands face up to seven years in prison. Sorry, guys.
If you’re wondering what are the Qatar World Cup vaccine requirements, Qatar’s Public Ministry of Health has stated that visitors must also have at least two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, those that have already been approved by the institution. In addition to that, you also need to hold a Hayya Card, a document that is issued by FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, before entering this country. This allows you to, among other things, enter the stadium and access public transportation on matchdays.
Qatar World Cup Emergency Information
Finally, keep the following emergency information handy just in case:
To call the emergency service in Qatar, you must dial 999. Fans and tourists in Qatar will have free access to emergency and urgent care services at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) facilities. However, we strongly suggest you to get travel insurance in case an emergency arises.
The number to contact the Mexican Embassy in Doha, Qatar in case of emergency is (974) 4450-8000. You may also find interesting information on their Twitter account.
