Damascus to Tarsus flights
Tarsus lies 400 km (248 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 16 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 | Tarsus | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Syria | Turkey |
| Population | 1.6 million | 350,732 |
| Elevation | 701 m (2,300 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Damascus) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | DAM, 24 km out | COV, 16 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Tarsus
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 Tarsus
Tarsus is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Çukurova International Airport (COV), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 11,482-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Çukurova International Airport | COV | 16 km (10 mi) | 11,482 ft | 35 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tarsus from Damascus?
400 km (248 mi) in a straight line, north of Damascus.
How long does it take to get from Damascus to Tarsus by air?
About 1 h 16 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 Tarsus?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Damascus to Tarsus flights?
Typically Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Çukurova International Airport (COV).
What currency do I need in Tarsus?
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.