Damascus to Bandar-e Anzalī flights
Bandar-e Anzalī lies 1,269 km (789 mi) north-east of Damascus, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 23 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 | Bandar-e Anzalī | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Syria | Iran |
| Population | 1.6 million | 118,564 |
| Elevation | 701 m (2,300 ft) | -20 m (-66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Damascus) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | DAM, 24 km out | RAS, 22 km out |
Clocks in Bandar-e Anzalī are 30 min ahead of Damascus right now, so a 2 h 23 min journey lands 2 h 53 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bandar-e Anzalī
Crossing from Syria into Iran: money changes from the Pound to the Rial (IRR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +98; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
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 Bandar-e Anzalī
Bandar-e Anzalī is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,571 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (regional) | RAS | 22 km (14 mi) | 9,571 ft | -40 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bandar-e Anzalī from Damascus?
1,269 km (789 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Damascus.
How long does it take to get from Damascus to Bandar-e Anzalī by air?
About 2 h 23 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 Bandar-e Anzalī?
Bandar-e Anzalī is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Damascus).
Which airports are used for Damascus to Bandar-e Anzalī flights?
Typically Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS).
What currency do I need in Bandar-e Anzalī?
The Rial (IRR).
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.