Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Damascus International Airport (DAM): what you need to know
Damascus is eight hours behind Sydney and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Your SYD 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 when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Damascus International Airport flight is RM1,941. A round-trip fare is currently RM3,757. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from SYD to DAM. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Damascus International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SYD to DAM by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Damascus International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
69.62% of flights leaving from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Sydney to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near SYD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Damascus International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Getting from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to central Damascus
From Damascus International Airport, Damascus is approximately 29 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Damascus International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Damascus. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Damascus International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Damascus, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SYD to DAM around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Syria
You've visited Damascus, now it's time to explore more of Syria. Travel about 306 kilometres north to Aleppo to check off its leading attractions. From Aleppo Citadel to The Citadel of Aleppo and The Umayyad Mosque, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 145 kilometres north of Damascus, Homs is another favourite stop in Syria. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Peronist garden, New Akrama Park and Citadel of Homs.