Damascus to Suez flights
Suez lies 530 km (330 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 1 h 26 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 | Suez | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Syria | Egypt |
| Population | 1.6 million | 699,541 |
| Elevation | 701 m (2,300 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Damascus) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Nearest large airport | DAM, 24 km out | CCE, 67 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Suez
Crossing from Syria into Egypt: money changes from the Pound to the Pound (EGP); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +20; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
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 Suez
Suez is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Capital International Airport (CCE), 67 km (42 mi) from the centre, whose 11,980-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital International Airport (regional) | CCE | 67 km (42 mi) | 11,980 ft | 761 ft |
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Staying in Suez
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Suez. Of the 2 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (1). Guests have left 58 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Suez from Damascus?
530 km (330 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Damascus.
How long does it take to get from Damascus to Suez by air?
About 1 h 26 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 Suez?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Damascus to Suez flights?
Typically Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Capital International Airport (CCE).
What currency do I need in Suez?
The Pound (EGP).
Where can I stay in Suez?
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Suez, bookable on this site.
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.