Lusail International Circuit & F1 Qatar 2026: Getting There and Parking

The Qatar Grand Prix runs 27–29 November 2026 at Lusail International Circuit, with the race on Sunday at 7:00pm. The 2025 edition drew more than 162,000 fans over the weekend, so it pays to plan how you arrive and leave.

Where is the circuit?

Lusail International Circuit is on North Road in Al Wusail. That is about 30 km from central Doha, and about 35 minutes by car from Hamad International Airport in normal traffic.

Schedule (Qatar time)

Day	Key sessions
Fri 27 Nov	FP1 4:30–5:30pm, FP2 8:00–9:00pm
Sat 28 Nov	FP3 5:30–6:30pm, Qualifying 9:00–10:00pm
Sun 29 Nov	Drivers' parade 5:00pm, Race 7:00pm (57 laps)

This is a standard weekend with no F1 sprint. Times may change.

Tickets

Sold only at tickets.lcsc.qa. All tickets are 3-day passes.
Prices:
Main Grandstand QAR 2,000
North Grandstand QAR 1,500
Turn 2, 3 and 16 Grandstands QAR 1,000
General Admission on Lusail Hill QAR 600
Discounts: 20% for students and 25% for over-60s, on selected stands.
F1 Family Friday (27 Nov): GA is QAR 200, and up to four under-12s go free with each adult. Book the child passes in advance.
Included with every ticket: Fan Zone, post-race concerts, a free shuttle and free parking.

Driving there

Parking is free for ticket holders. The LIC app shows the right zone for your grandstand, so download it before you go.
Arrival: roads get very busy on Sunday. Arrive at least three hours before the race.
Leaving: everyone leaves at once after the race. Staying for the concert helps you avoid the worst traffic.
Taxis: there is a dedicated taxi zone. In 2025, only Karwa was available for leaving the circuit.

Metro and shuttle

Take the Red Line to Lusail QNB, the last stop, then the free shuttle to the gates.
The station is about 10 km from the circuit, so you can't walk it.
Extended metro hours for 2026 are usually announced in the last week of November.

Tips

Your ticket is digital, so charge your phone. Carry a bank card, because most payments inside are cashless.
Bring a light layer for the evening.
There is no re-entry.
The prohibited-items list is published before the race. It usually covers large bags, glass and drones.

Other circuit events

MotoGP Qatar: 12–14 March 2027
WEC Qatar 1812 km: 27 March 2027
F1 Qatar: 3–5 December 2027
Public karting: usually Wednesday to Saturday evenings

A car for race weekend

Skip the taxi queue after the race. Infinity Rent a Car has 1,500+ cars in Qatar:

Monthly from QAR 1,299.
Weekly from QAR 57 a day.
Daily from QAR 73.

Hamad Airport pickup is at Doha prices, with free cancellation up to 48 hours. Delivery to your area is available for an area fee. Our team confirms your pickup details on WhatsApp after booking.

Useful links

FAQ

When is F1 Qatar 2026?

27–29 November 2026. The race is on Sunday 29 November at 7:00pm.

Is parking free at Lusail Circuit?

Yes, for ticket holders. The LIC app shows your zone.

Nearest metro?

Lusail QNB on the Red Line, then the free shuttle.

Where to buy tickets?

Only at tickets.lcsc.qa.

How far is the circuit from Doha?

About 30 km from the centre, and about 35 minutes from Hamad Airport.