Flying from Damascus Airport (DAM) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Damascus.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DAM to MAD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Damascus Airport (DAM) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
Currently, RM898 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Damascus Airport to Madrid Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM2,856. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from DAM to MAD, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Damascus Airport to Madrid Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Save time searching for cheap flights from DAM to MAD by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Damascus Airport to Madrid Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Damascus Airport (DAM)
When it comes to Damascus Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Damascus to Damascus Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
If you're landing on a late Damascus Airport to Madrid Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near MAD:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Madrid Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and experience more of Madrid and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Madrid Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Madrid Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Madrid Airport to central Madrid has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Damascus Airport to Madrid Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Madrid in March.
Book your flight from Damascus Airport to Madrid Airport for July if you'd like to explore Madrid during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DAM to MAD in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Salamanca is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No journey is complete without a visit to Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.
