Athens to Damascus flights
Damascus lies 1,237 km (768 mi) east of Athens, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 20 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.
| Athens | Damascus | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Greece | Syria |
| Population | 664,046 | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 84 m (276 ft) | 701 m (2,300 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Athens) | UTC+3 (Asia/Damascus) |
| Nearest large airport | ATH, 20 km out | DAM, 24 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Damascus
Crossing from Greece into Syria: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (SYP); sockets are Euro, Type E, Type L; the dialling code becomes +963; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
Airports at each end
Leaving Athens
Athens is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in 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).
| 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 |
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Common questions
How far is Damascus from Athens?
1,237 km (768 mi) in a straight line, east of Athens.
How long does it take to get from Athens to Damascus by air?
About 2 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Athens and Damascus?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Athens to Damascus flights?
Typically Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Damascus International Airport (DAM); Damascus also has BEY.
What currency do I need in Damascus?
The Pound (SYP).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.