Flying from Dubai to Damascus International Airport (DAM): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by working out where you'll board your flight from Dubai to Damascus International Airport (DAM). Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are the main airports in Dubai.
The average time for a direct Dubai to Damascus International Airport flight is 3 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Damascus is UTC+3, which is one hour behind Dubai. Damascus International Airport is located in Damascus.
Dubai Airport (DXB) to Damascus International Airport (DAM) is the most popular route, with 4 direct services every week. Travel from DXB to DAM on Syrianair's 3:30pm departure.
To ensure you catch your flight from Dubai to DAM, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Planning to travel during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
You can hop on a direct flight from Dubai to Damascus International Airport (DAM) departing from Dubai Airport (DXB).
When departing from DXB, you can take a direct flight from Dubai to Damascus International Airport with Syrianair.
Syrianair is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from DXB to DAM.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate on this route is Syrianair.
DXB is about 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
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74.31% of flights leaving from Dubai Airport reach their destination on time.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
You can reach DWC from the centre of Dubai in approximately 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
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Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance of 56.64%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that leave from this airport arrive on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
At the moment, $279 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Damascus International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $351. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Dubai to DAM.
April is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Dubai to Damascus International Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Dubai to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Dubai to Damascus International Airport (DAM). August is when most people travel to Damascus. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your Dubai to DAM flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Damascus, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Dubai to Damascus International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Syria
Damascus has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Syria waiting to be discovered. About 145 kilometres north of Damascus, a trip to Homs will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Hudhayfah ibn al-Yamani Mosque, Zaidal Cultural Centre and Citadel of Homs.
Latakia is another sought-after destination in Syria and is around 241 kilometres north of Damascus. No journey is complete without visiting Mosque of the Caliphs, حديقة الكورنيش - Corniche Park and Salah el-Din Citadel.