2018 World Rowing Championships – Women's double sculls

The women's double sculls competition at the 2018 World Rowing Championships in Plovdiv took place at the Plovdiv Regatta Venue.

Schedule
The schedule was as follows: All times are Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+3)

Heats
The two fastest boats in each heat advanced directly to the A/B semifinals. The remaining boats were sent to the repechages.

Repechages
The three fastest boats in each repechage advanced to the A/B semifinals. The remaining boats were sent to the C final.

Semifinals
The three fastest boats in each semi advanced to the A final. The remaining boats were sent to the B final.

Finals
The A final determined the rankings for places 1 to 6. Additional rankings were determined in the other finals.