Damascus to Antakya flights
Antakya lies 300 km (186 mi) north 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 8 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.
| Damascus | Antakya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Syria | Turkey |
| Population | 1.6 million | 399,045 |
| Elevation | 701 m (2,300 ft) | 104 m (341 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Damascus) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | DAM, 24 km out | ALP, 96 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Antakya
Crossing from Syria into Turkey: money changes from the Pound to the Lira (TRY); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
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 Antakya
Antakya is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Aleppo International Airport (ALP), 96 km (60 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,547 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Hatay Airport (HTY, 21 km), Latakia International Airport (LTK, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleppo International Airport | ALP | 96 km (60 mi) | 9,547 ft | 1,276 ft |
| Hatay Airport (regional) | HTY | 21 km (13 mi) | 6,830 ft | 269 ft |
| Latakia International Airport (regional) | LTK | 92 km (57 mi) | 9,175 ft | 157 ft |
Book a flight to Antakya
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Flights are sold here by AirOrSeaTravel through our booking partner, Nuitée, which takes the payment; the ticket is issued by the airline. How this works.
Staying in Antakya
Our booking partner lists 16 places to stay in Antakya. Of the 1 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (1). Guests have left 105 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Antakya
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Antakya from Damascus?
300 km (186 mi) in a straight line, north of Damascus.
How long does it take to get from Damascus to Antakya by air?
About 1 h 8 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 Antakya?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Damascus to Antakya flights?
Typically Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Aleppo International Airport (ALP); Antakya also has HTY, LTK.
What currency do I need in Antakya?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in Antakya?
Our booking partner lists 16 places to stay in Antakya, bookable on this site.
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.