Damascus to Çiğli flights
Çiğli lies 997 km (619 mi) north-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 2 h 2 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 | Çiğli | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Syria | Turkey |
| Population | 1.6 million | 214,065 |
| Elevation | 701 m (2,300 ft) | 65 m (213 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Damascus) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | DAM, 24 km out | ADB, 24 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Çiğli
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 Çiğli
Çiğli is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 10,630-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Mytilene International Airport (MJT, 75 km), Chios Island National Airport (JKH, 83 km), Samos Airport (SMI, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adnan Menderes International Airport | ADB | 24 km (15 mi) | 10,630 ft | 412 ft |
| Mytilene International Airport (regional) | MJT | 75 km (47 mi) | 7,894 ft | 60 ft |
| Chios Island National Airport (regional) | JKH | 83 km (52 mi) | 4,957 ft | 15 ft |
| Samos Airport (regional) | SMI | 91 km (57 mi) | 6,706 ft | 19 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Çiğli from Damascus?
997 km (619 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Damascus.
How long does it take to get from Damascus to Çiğli by air?
About 2 h 2 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 Çiğli?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Damascus to Çiğli flights?
Typically Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB); Çiğli also has MJT, JKH, SMI.
What currency do I need in Çiğli?
The Lira (TRY).
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.