Damascus to Nablus flights
Nablus lies 173 km (107 mi) south-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 58 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 | Nablus | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Syria | Palestinian Territory |
| Population | 1.6 million | 130,326 |
| Elevation | 701 m (2,300 ft) | 569 m (1,867 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Damascus) | UTC+3 (Asia/Hebron) |
| Nearest large airport | DAM, 24 km out | TLV, 42 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Nablus
Crossing from Syria into Palestinian Territory: money changes from the Pound to the Shekel (ILS); sockets are BS 546, Euro, Type H; the dialling code becomes +970.
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 Nablus
Nablus is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), 42 km (26 mi) from the centre, whose 13,327-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport (ADJ, 75 km), Queen Alia International Airport (AMM, 89 km), Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport (HFA, 68 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Gurion International Airport | TLV | 42 km (26 mi) | 13,327 ft | 135 ft |
| Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport | ADJ | 75 km (47 mi) | 10,745 ft | 2,555 ft |
| Queen Alia International Airport | AMM | 89 km (55 mi) | 12,008 ft | 2,395 ft |
| Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport (regional) | HFA | 68 km (42 mi) | 4,324 ft | 28 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Nablus from Damascus?
173 km (107 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Damascus.
How long does it take to get from Damascus to Nablus by air?
About 58 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 Nablus?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Damascus to Nablus flights?
Typically Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV); Nablus also has ADJ, AMM, HFA.
What currency do I need in Nablus?
The Shekel (ILS).
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.