Flying from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Damascus Airport (DAM): what you need to know
The timezone in Damascus is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Madrid.
Your MAD to DAM flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Damascus Airport (DAM)
RM983 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Madrid Airport to Damascus Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM2,087. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MAD to DAM if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Madrid Airport to Damascus Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MAD to DAM by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Madrid Airport to Damascus Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
Of the departures from Madrid Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
Madrid Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Madrid 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 close to MAD:
Getting from Damascus Airport (DAM) to central Damascus
Damascus Airport to central Damascus has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Damascus Airport (DAM)
July is the busiest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Damascus Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Damascus in March.
The warmest month in Damascus is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Lock in your flights from Madrid Airport to Damascus Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAD to DAM sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Syria
You've done Damascus, now it's time to explore other corners of Syria. Travel about 306 kilometres north to Aleppo to check off its leading sights. From Aleppo Souk to The Citadel of Aleppo and Aleppo Citadel, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Homs is another must-experience destination in Syria and is around 145 kilometres north of Damascus. No journey is complete without a visit to Citadel of Homs, Khalid ibn Al-Walid Mosque and Al Jilani Mosque.
