Damascus to Idlib flights
Idlib lies 271 km (168 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 6 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 | Idlib | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Syria | Syria |
| Population | 1.6 million | 128,840 |
| Elevation | 701 m (2,300 ft) | 442 m (1,450 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Damascus) | UTC+3 (Asia/Damascus) |
| Nearest large airport | DAM, 24 km out | ALP, 60 km out |
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 Idlib
Idlib is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Aleppo International Airport (ALP), 60 km (37 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, 57 km), Latakia International Airport (LTK, 85 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleppo International Airport | ALP | 60 km (37 mi) | 9,547 ft | 1,276 ft |
| Hatay Airport (regional) | HTY | 57 km (35 mi) | 6,830 ft | 269 ft |
| Latakia International Airport (regional) | LTK | 85 km (53 mi) | 9,175 ft | 157 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Idlib from Damascus?
271 km (168 mi) in a straight line, north of Damascus.
How long does it take to get from Damascus to Idlib by air?
About 1 h 6 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 Idlib?
No, both are on Asia/Damascus at the moment.
Which airports are used for Damascus to Idlib flights?
Typically Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Aleppo International Airport (ALP); Idlib also has HTY, LTK.
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.