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✈️ Cheap flights to Syria
Compare fares to Syria from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Damascus Intl (DAM). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Syria
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAM | Damascus Intl | Damascus | Main |
| ALP | Aleppo Intl | Aleppo | Main |
| LTK | Latakia Intl | Latakia | Regional |
| KAC | Qamishli Intl | Qamishli | Regional |
Damascus International Airport is the main gateway, with limited regional flights. Land borders with Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey and Iraq exist but openings change often.
📅 Best time to fly to Syria
Best: April-May and September-October – mild temperatures for exploring historic sites.
Cheaper shoulder season: March and November – cooler, with some rain.
Avoid: July-August for extreme heat inland, and December-February for cold, wet weather.
Weather by month in Damascus
- 13°Jan🌧
- 15°Feb🌧
- 19°Mar⛅
- 24°Apr⛅
- 29°May☀️
- 33°Jun☀️
- 36°Jul☀️
- 36°Aug☀️
- 33°Sep☀️
- 27°Oct☀️
- 20°Nov⛅
- 14°Dec🌧
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Syria
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Damascus | 3,580 km | 5 h 00 min | |
| New York → Damascus | 9,119 km | 11 h 40 min | |
| Los Angeles → Damascus | 12,081 km | 15 h 15 min | |
| Chicago → Damascus | 9,895 km | 12 h 35 min | |
| Miami → Damascus | 10,642 km | 13 h 30 min | |
| San Francisco → Damascus | 11,820 km | 14 h 55 min | |
| Toronto → Damascus | 9,278 km | 11 h 50 min | |
| Paris → Damascus | 3,288 km | 4 h 40 min | |
| Frankfurt → Damascus | 2,936 km | 4 h 10 min | |
| Dubai → Damascus | 2,034 km | 3 h 05 min | |
| Delhi → Damascus | 3,881 km | 5 h 20 min | |
| Mumbai → Damascus | 3,932 km | 5 h 25 min | |
| Singapore → Damascus | 7,845 km | 10 h 05 min | |
| Sydney → Damascus | 14,078 km | 17 h 40 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Syria
- Damascus – One of the oldest cities in the world with a UNESCO-listed old town.
- Aleppo – A city famed for its citadel, souks and long history.
- Palmyra – A UNESCO-listed caravan city in the Syrian desert.
- Krak des Chevaliers – A huge Crusader fortress overlooking the Homs Gap.
- Bosra – A basalt city with a remarkable Roman theatre.
- Hama – Known for its historic norias on the Orontes River.
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Flights to Syria: questions
What is the main airport in Syria?
The main international airport is Damascus Intl (DAM) in Damascus. Other airports with scheduled flights include Aleppo (ALP), Latakia (LTK), Qamishli (KAC).
How long is the flight from London to Syria?
A nonstop flight from London to Damascus covers about 3,580 km and takes around 5 h 00 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Syria?
April-May and September-October – mild temperatures for exploring historic sites.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Syria?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: March and November – cooler, with some rain.
Do I need a visa to fly to Syria?
It depends on your passport. See our Syria visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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