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Mon, Jun 1
Istanbul SAWDamascus DAM
£123
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Sun, May 31
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£123
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Mon, Jun 8
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£142
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Sun, Jun 7
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£160
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Wed, Jun 3
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£171
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£231
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How much do flights to Damascus cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£123

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£256

Cheapest round-trip

£223

Average round-trip

£330

Nonstop flights in May

£171 – £547

Getting from Damascus airport to the city center

The fastest option is taxi, while budget travelers often choose public bus services

Damascus is served by Damascus International Airport (DAM), located approximately 29 km southeast of the city center. This guide covers airport transfers to city center destinations available to travelers. Due to the ongoing situation in Syria, transport options are limited compared to other major cities. Available options include taxis, private transfers, and occasional bus services. Journey times vary significantly depending on security checkpoints and road conditions. Travelers should verify current transport availability before arrival.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

30-60 min

£150,000-£300,000 (negotiated fare; varies by destination)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-60 min

£400,000-£800,000 (pre-arranged; fixed price)

by reservation (traffic dependent)

pre-arranged reliability

45-90 min

£5,000-£15,000 (limited service; verify availability)

irregular schedule (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-60 min

£0-£500,000 (complimentary or charged; hotel dependent)

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

Notes:

  • Prices in SYP (Syrian Pound); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Transport availability may be limited due to current conditions in Syria.
  • Security checkpoints may significantly extend journey times.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites and contacting your accommodation for current travel planning.
  • Currency exchange rates fluctuate significantly; confirm prices locally.
  • Pre-arranging transport through hotels is strongly recommended.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Damascus

Depart from
Istanbul Airport
Arrive to
Damascus International
Average flights per week
381
Flight distance
1049 km
Worth visiting
Baalbek - Beit She'an

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Istanbul to Damascus in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Turkish Airlines
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Turkish Airlines
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Turkish Airlines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
Turkish Airlines
1111111
Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Istanbul to Damascus

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
PegasusPGTPCNo
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
Royal JordanianRJARJYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
FlyadealFADF3Yes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Damascus

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January12°C3°C
February14°C5°C
March18°C7°C
April24°C11°C
May29°C15°C
June33°C19°C
July36°C21°C
August36°C21°C
September32°C19°C
October26°C14°C
November19°C9°C
December14°C5°C
Hottest Month
36°C
July
Coldest month
3°C
January
Sunny days
352
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
10 May
31°C19°C
17 May
28°C15°C
Monday
11 May
30°C18°C
18 May
25°C15°C
Tuesday
12 May
31°C18°C
19 May
25°C15°C
Wednesday
13 May
30°C18°C
20 May
25°C14°C
Thursday
14 May
28°C16°C
21 May
26°C15°C
Friday
15 May
22°C16°C
22 May
27°C16°C
Saturday
16 May
25°C14°C
23 May
29°C16°C
Travelers usually depart from Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International when they travel from Istanbul to Damascus. The distance between Istanbul and Damascus is 1049 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Pegasus, Fly Dubai, Royal Jordanian, Turkish Airlines, and Flyadeal. Istanbul and Damascus have 381 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Damascus, consider visiting Baalbek, and Beit She'an.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Istanbul to Damascus?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Istanbul and Damascus takes around 2.1 hours.
What is the flight distance between Istanbul and Damascus?
The flight distance between Istanbul and Damascus is 1049 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and Damascus?
Several carriers operate flights between Istanbul and Damascus. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Turkish Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Antalya, Kayseri, Newcastle upon Tyne, Nevşehir, Budapest, Dubai, Belfast, Tel Aviv, İzmir, Bristol, Chișinău, Jeddah, Ankara, Tivat, Athens, Tbilisi.
What are the most popular routes to and from Damascus?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Damascus and Düsseldorf, Stockholm, Erbil, Manama, New York, Doha, Amman, Las Vegas, Chicago, Orlando, Denver, Baghdad, Budapest.
Which airports are there in Istanbul?
Istanbul is mainly served by Istanbul Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Sabiha Gökçen International, Istanbul Atatürk.
What airports are near Istanbul?
The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Yenişehir, Anadolu.
What airports are near Damascus?
The main airport in Damascus is Damascus International. It is also served by Ben Gurion, Queen Alia International, Beirut–Rafic Hariri International, Damascus International.
Which airlines fly between Istanbul and Damascus?
Currently, you can fly between Istanbul and Damascus with Pegasus, Fly Dubai, Royal Jordanian, Turkish Airlines, Flyadeal.
When’s the best time to travel between Istanbul and Damascus?
What flights operate between Istanbul and Damascus?
How many airports are there near Istanbul?
How many airports are there near Damascus?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and Damascus depart?
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