Travelling from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Damascus Airport (DAM): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Damascus Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Ankara and Damascus share the same timezone, UTC+3.
Pack your bags and choose from three weekly Ankara Esenboga Airport to Damascus Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your ESB to DAM flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
AJet has direct flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Damascus Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Damascus — and maybe even more of Syria if time allows.
AJet is the top choice for travellers on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Damascus Airport (DAM)
Rs23,277 is the best price for a one-way Ankara Esenboga Airport to Damascus Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs47,624. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from ESB to DAM. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Damascus Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
When it comes to Ankara Esenboga Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Ankara Esenboga Airport from central Ankara, it takes about 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
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Getting from Damascus Airport (DAM) to central Damascus
Damascus Airport to central Damascus has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Damascus Airport (DAM)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Damascus Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Damascus. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Damascus Airport for July if you want to go to Damascus during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 39ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ESB to DAM sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Syria
You've seen Damascus, now it's time to explore other parts of Syria. Travel around 306 kilometres north to Aleppo to check off its leading sights. From Aleppo Souk to The Citadel of Aleppo and Aleppo Citadel, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Homs is another standout 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.
