Damascus to Petaẖ Tiqva flights
Petaẖ Tiqva lies 205 km (128 mi) south-west of Damascus, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 1 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Damascus | Petaẖ Tiqva | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Syria | Israel |
| Population | 1.6 million | 253,529 |
| Elevation | 701 m (2,300 ft) | 60 m (197 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Damascus) | UTC+3 (Asia/Jerusalem) |
| Nearest large airport | DAM, 24 km out | TLV, 9 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Petaẖ Tiqva
Crossing from Syria into Israel: money changes from the Pound to the Shekel (ILS); sockets are BS 546, Euro, Type H; the dialling code becomes +972; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Airports at each end
Leaving Damascus
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).
Arriving in Petaẖ Tiqva
Petaẖ Tiqva is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 13,327-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport (HFA, 82 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Gurion International Airport | TLV | 9 km (6 mi) | 13,327 ft | 135 ft |
| Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport (regional) | HFA | 82 km (51 mi) | 4,324 ft | 28 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Petaẖ Tiqva from Damascus?
205 km (128 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Damascus.
How long does it take to get from Damascus to Petaẖ Tiqva by air?
About 1 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Damascus and Petaẖ Tiqva?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Damascus to Petaẖ Tiqva flights?
Typically Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV); Petaẖ Tiqva also has HFA.
What currency do I need in Petaẖ Tiqva?
The Shekel (ILS).
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.