Flying from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Damascus Airport (DAM): what you need to know
Damascus is one hour ahead of Cairo and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
To ensure you catch your CAI to DAM flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Damascus Airport (DAM)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cairo Airport to Damascus Airport flight is $295. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $574. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from CAI to DAM. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Cairo Airport to Damascus Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CAI to DAM by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Cairo Airport to Damascus Airport.
Handy information about Cairo Airport (CAI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cairo Airport, data shows 65% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Cairo Airport from central Cairo, it takes about 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Cairo Airport to Damascus Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near CAI:
Getting from Damascus Airport (DAM) to central Damascus
Damascus Airport is roughly 31 kilometres from central Damascus. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Damascus Airport (DAM)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Cairo Airport to Damascus Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Damascus. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Cairo Airport to Damascus Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Damascus, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CAI to DAM in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Syria
Aleppo is just one of the many places in Syria waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Damascus. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Aleppo Souk, The Citadel of Aleppo and Aleppo Citadel.
If you want to check out another great destination in Syria, head for Homs, about 145 kilometres north of Damascus. Citadel of Homs, Khalid ibn Al-Walid Mosque and Al Jilani Mosque are among the biggest draws.