Damascus to Esenler flights
Esenler lies 1,063 km (661 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 7 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 | Esenler | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Syria | Turkey |
| Population | 1.6 million | 520,235 |
| Elevation | 701 m (2,300 ft) | 72 m (236 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Damascus) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | DAM, 24 km out | IST, 28 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Esenler
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 Esenler
Esenler is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is İstanbul Airport (IST), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 13,451-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW, 40 km), Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (TEQ, 81 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| İstanbul Airport | IST | 28 km (17 mi) | 13,451 ft | 325 ft |
| Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport | SAW | 40 km (25 mi) | 11,614 ft | 312 ft |
| Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (regional) | TEQ | 81 km (50 mi) | 9,844 ft | 574 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Esenler from Damascus?
1,063 km (661 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Damascus.
How long does it take to get from Damascus to Esenler by air?
About 2 h 7 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 Esenler?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Damascus to Esenler flights?
Typically Damascus International Airport (DAM) to İstanbul Airport (IST); Esenler also has SAW, TEQ.
What currency do I need in Esenler?
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.