Flying from Sharjah Airport (SHJ) to Damascus Airport (DAM): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Sharjah Airport to Damascus Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Damascus is UTC+3, which is one hour behind Sharjah.
Pack your bags and choose from 24 weekly Sharjah Airport to Damascus Airport flights.
Your SHJ to DAM flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Air Arabia on this route.
Air Arabia is the most punctual carrier operating SHJ to DAM flights. An exceptional 85.83% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharjah Airport (SHJ) to Damascus Airport (DAM)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sharjah Airport to Damascus Airport flight is $302. A return fare is currently $625. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get cheap tickets from SHJ to DAM, book your journey 11 months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sharjah Airport to Damascus Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SHJ to DAM.
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Handy information about Sharjah Airport (SHJ)
76% of flights that take off from Sharjah Airport land at their destination on time.
Sharjah Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Sharjah. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SHJ? If you're catching an early flight from Sharjah Airport to Damascus Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Getting from Damascus Airport (DAM) to central Damascus
From Damascus Airport, Damascus is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Damascus Airport (DAM)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Sharjah Airport to Damascus Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Damascus. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Sharjah Airport to Damascus Airport for July if you'd like to go to Damascus during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SHJ 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 cities in Syria waiting to be explored after you've experienced Damascus. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Aleppo Souk, The Citadel of Aleppo and Aleppo Citadel.
Homs is another favourite destination in Syria and is around 145 kilometres north of Damascus. No trip is complete without a visit to Citadel of Homs, Khalid ibn Al-Walid Mosque and Al Jilani Mosque.