Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Damascus Airport (DAM): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Damascus Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.
Damascus is one hour behind Dubai and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Every week, there are 31 Dubai Airport to Damascus Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DXB to DAM 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.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Flydubai is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for DXB to DAM flights is flydubai.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
71% of flights taking off from Dubai Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Dubai Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Dubai Airport to Damascus Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near DXB:
When to fly to Damascus Airport (DAM)
The quietest month for a flight from Dubai Airport to Damascus Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Damascus based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Dubai Airport to Damascus Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Damascus, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DXB to DAM in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Syria
You've visited Damascus, now it's time to explore more of Syria. Travel around 306 kilometres north to Aleppo to tick off its must-visit sights. From Aleppo Souk to The Citadel of Aleppo and Aleppo Citadel, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Homs is another must-experience destination in Syria and is around 145 kilometres north of Damascus. No trip is complete without experiencing Citadel of Homs, Khalid ibn Al-Walid Mosque and Al Jilani Mosque.