Flights to Damascus
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Damascus is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Damascus International Airport (DAM), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY, 82 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damascus International Airport | DAM | 24 km (15 mi) | 11,811 ft | 2,020 ft |
| Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport | BEY | 82 km (51 mi) | 12,467 ft | 87 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,811 ft, DAM can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 2,020 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Damascus
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damascus to Istanbul | Turkey | 1,057 km (657 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Damascus to Cairo | Egypt | 611 km (380 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Damascus to Baghdad | Iraq | 753 km (468 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Damascus to Tehran | Iran | 1,404 km (873 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Damascus to Alexandria | Egypt | 651 km (405 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Damascus to Jeddah | Saudi Arabia | 1,367 km (849 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Damascus to Giza | Egypt | 618 km (384 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Damascus to Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | 1,409 km (875 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Damascus to Ankara | Turkey | 776 km (482 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Damascus to Bursa | Turkey | 982 km (610 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Damascus to İzmir | Turkey | 987 km (613 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Damascus to Baku | Azerbaijan | 1,427 km (887 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Damascus to Gaziantep | Turkey | 407 km (253 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Damascus to Aleppo | Syria | 310 km (192 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Damascus to Bucharest | Romania | 1,497 km (930 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Damascus to Diyarbakır | Turkey | 604 km (376 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Damascus to Adana | Turkey | 396 km (246 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Damascus to Mosul | Iraq | 697 km (433 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Damascus to Erbil | Iraq | 764 km (475 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Damascus to Makkah | Saudi Arabia | 1,388 km (862 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Damascus to Isfahan | Iran | 1,435 km (892 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Damascus to Kayseri | Turkey | 585 km (364 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Damascus to Shanghai | China | 7,755 km (4,819 mi) | about 10 h 42 min |
| Damascus to Chongqing | China | 6,544 km (4,066 mi) | about 9 h 8 min |
| Damascus to Chengdu | China | 6,276 km (3,899 mi) | about 8 h 48 min |
| Damascus to Beijing | China | 6,933 km (4,308 mi) | about 9 h 38 min |
| Damascus to Guangzhou | China | 7,457 km (4,633 mi) | about 10 h 19 min |
| Damascus to Shenzhen | China | 7,561 km (4,698 mi) | about 10 h 27 min |
| Damascus to Tianjin | China | 7,027 km (4,366 mi) | about 9 h 46 min |
| Damascus to Wuhan | China | 7,173 km (4,457 mi) | about 9 h 57 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Damascus?
Damascus International Airport (DAM) is the closest large airport at 24 km (15 mi). The others, BEY, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is DAM from Damascus city centre?
24 km (15 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Damascus on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.