Flights from Istanbul to Damascus: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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Route details

1053 km

Distance

Weather now

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+61°F

Broken clouds

Airports

DAM

25km

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December

2025

Flight prices from Istanbul to Damascus

You can usually book a return flight from Istanbul to Damascus for that amount:

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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Damascus?

Here are approximate min and max prices for Istanbul to Damascus flight (one-way) at the moment:

We don’t have data for this route yet. Try searching different months by clicking on them below and get a feeling of when it’s best to fly for you.

Is Damascus an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from Istanbul to Damascus with other routes:

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Direct flights from Istanbul to Damascus

We could not found any direct flights to Damascus, if you are flying from Istanbul. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (Syria).

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Airports in Damascus and Istanbul

Damascus has 1 airport and Istanbul has 3 airports.

Damascus

Istanbul

Damascus International Airport (DAM)

25 km from Damascus city center.

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Taxi

~20 min.

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Bus

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Train

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Shuttle

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Subway

Which airport in Damascus is better?

The closest airport to Damascus city center is Damascus International Airport (DAM) with 25 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a taxi from Damascus International Airport (DAM), trip will take 20 min.

Planning a trip from Istanbul to Damascus? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Damascus looks currently:

Thu, 04 December

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+61°F

Broken clouds

6 m/s

37 %

Fri, 05 December

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+61°F

Clear sky

4 m/s

39 %

Sat, 06 December

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+63°F

Rain

5 m/s

35 %

Sun, 07 December

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+61°F

Rain

5 m/s

71 %

Mon, 08 December

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+59°F

Broken clouds

5 m/s

55 %

Tue, 09 December

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+55°F

Broken clouds

2 m/s

64 %

Wed, 10 December

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+57°F

Few clouds

5 m/s

43 %

Thu, 11 December

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+59°F

Broken clouds

2 m/s

48 %

Fri, 12 December

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+55°F

Clear sky

2 m/s

56 %

Sat, 13 December

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+59°F

Clear sky

4 m/s

53 %

Sun, 14 December

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+55°F

Broken clouds

2 m/s

70 %

Mon, 15 December

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+57°F

Rain

4 m/s

62 %

Tue, 16 December

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+55°F

Few clouds

6 m/s

59 %

Wed, 17 December

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+54°F

Clear sky

5 m/s

24 %

Thu, 18 December

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+55°F

Clear sky

2 m/s

26 %

Fri, 19 December

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+54°F

Broken clouds

1 m/s

54 %

How expensive is Damascus?

Damascus prices compared to Istanbul:

Damascus is in average 9% cheaper than Istanbul. The biggest difference is Sa. The smallest difference is Sports (-2%) and Utilities (-3%).

Some Price Examples (vs Istanbul):

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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

$6.88 vs $5.56

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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

$40.20 vs $28.59

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McMeal at McDonalds

$7.44 vs $4.76

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Cappuccino (regular)

$2.06 vs $2.30

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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.00 vs $0.84

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Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.55 vs $0.31

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Milk (regular), (1 liter)

$1.50 vs $1.00

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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

$1.36 vs $0.47

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Eggs (regular) (12)

$2.51 vs $2.35

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Local Cheese (1kg)

$5.89 vs $8.08

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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$8.10 vs $4.42

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Banana (1kg)

$3.58 vs $2.38

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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

$4.50 vs $10.32

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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.77 vs $2.40

Damascus in average is 9% cheaper

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The biggest difference is Salaries, Childcare, Food prices.

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FAQ

Flying from Istanbul to Damascus? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports are in Damascus?

Damascus is served by 1 airport: Damascus International Airport. The nearest airport is Damascus International Airport located 25 km away.

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How far is it between Istanbul and Damascus by plane?

Damascus is around 1053 km away from Istanbul.

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What is the flight time from Istanbul to Damascus?

Typically it takes from ∞h NaNm to -∞h NaNm to fly from Istanbul to Damascus.

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How good the weather is in Damascus?

The coldest month is January with an average temperature of +45°F. The hottest month is July with an average temperature of +84°F. Right now it is +61°F and Broken clouds in Damascus.

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Is there a direct connection between Istanbul and Damascus?

No, there are no direct flights to Damascus if you are flying from Istanbul.

Damascus guide

Damascus themes

This is what Damascus is known for:

Location

Damascus is located in Syria, 1053 km away from Istanbul:

Damascus time zone

Both Istanbul and Damascus have the same time zone

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13:00

Time in Damascus right now

Currency and exchange rate

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£ 1,000 = $0

Exchange rate

Visa to Syria

Visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is - days¹.

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Visa is required

For US citizens

Language in Syria

Official language in Syria is Arabic. People knowledge of English is mediocre².

Arabic

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Make sure to prepare when going to Damascus and take measures for your personal safety³.

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Potentially dangerous

Damascus pros and cons

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