Cheap Flights from Damascus (DAM) to Istanbul (IST)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Damascus Airport to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $545. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Istanbul.$462 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Fri, 6 Nov.Return flight with Royal Jordanian and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Jordanian, departs from Damascus on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Damascus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $462, select.

Istanbul.$491 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Wed, 5 Aug.Return flight with Royal Jordanian.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Jordanian, departs from Damascus on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Jordanian, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Damascus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $491, select.

Istanbul.$494 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Oct, returning Fri, 16 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Damascus on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Damascus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $494, select.

Istanbul.$495 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Mar, returning Thu, 18 Mar.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Damascus on Thu, 11 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 18 Mar, arriving in Damascus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $495, select.

Istanbul.$497 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Fri, 6 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Damascus on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Damascus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $497, select.

Istanbul.$497 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Damascus on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Damascus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $497, select.

Istanbul.$497 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Mon, 28 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Damascus on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Damascus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $497, select.

Istanbul.$498 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Oct, returning Fri, 6 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Damascus on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Damascus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $498, select.

Istanbul.$498 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec, returning Wed, 16 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Damascus on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Damascus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $498, select.

Istanbul.$498 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Jul, returning Mon, 20 Jul.Return flight with Royal Jordanian.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Jordanian, departs from Damascus on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Jordanian, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Damascus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $498, select.

Istanbul.$504 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan, returning Tue, 12 Jan.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Damascus on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Damascus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $504, select.

Istanbul.$504 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Thu, 31 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Damascus on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Damascus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $504, select.

Istanbul.$507 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Dec, returning Mon, 4 Jan.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Damascus on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Damascus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $507, select.

Istanbul.$545 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Royal Jordanian and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Jordanian, departs from Damascus on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Damascus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $545, select.

Istanbul.$550 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jul, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Damascus on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Damascus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $550, select.

Istanbul.$552 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Aug, returning Fri, 4 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Damascus on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Damascus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $552, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Damascus to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Damascus to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in November.

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Damascus to Istanbul: Alternative routes

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Damascus to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$462
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	2 hrs, 15 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	13

Finding cheap flights from Damascus to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Damascus to Istanbul?

The best price we found for a return flight from Damascus to Istanbul is $462. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Damascus to Istanbul?

2 hours and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Damascus to Istanbul.

Which airlines fly direct from Damascus to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines flies direct from Damascus to Istanbul.

How many flights are there a week from Damascus to Istanbul?

As of July 2026, there are 13 flights per week flying from Damascus to Istanbul.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Damascus to Istanbul?

The cheapest month to fly from Damascus to Istanbul is usually November.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Damascus Airport to Istanbul Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Damascus Airport to Istanbul Airport on Sunday, 1 November 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Damascus Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Istanbul?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Istanbul?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Damascus Airport to Istanbul with?

Currently, Royal Jordanian and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Damascus Airport (DAM) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know

Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Damascus Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Damascus and Istanbul follow the same timezone, UTC+3.
Every week, there are ten Damascus Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as early as possible, go for the 12:00 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 13:00 with Turkish Airlines.
Your DAM to IST flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Turkish Airlines has direct flights from Damascus Airport to Istanbul Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if your schedule allows.
Turkish Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.

How to find the cheapest flights from Damascus Airport (DAM) to Istanbul Airport (IST)

Right now, $225 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Damascus Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $462. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book four months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from DAM to IST.
The cheapest month for flights from Damascus Airport to Istanbul Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from DAM to IST.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Damascus Airport to Istanbul Airport.

Handy information about Damascus Airport (DAM)

70% of flights leaving from Damascus Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Damascus Airport is about 31 kilometres from central Damascus. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.

Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)

The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Damascus Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Explore without limits with a Istanbul Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and venture far and wide through Istanbul and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Istanbul Airport about two weeks before your trip.

Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

Istanbul Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 10 minutes.

When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)

It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Damascus Airport to Istanbul Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Istanbul. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Damascus Airport to Istanbul Airport for July if you want to explore Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DAM to IST sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

You've done Istanbul, now it's time to explore other parts of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey around 354 kilometres east to Ankara to check off its must-visit sights. From The Roman Theatre to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another side of Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square are key highlights.