Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Damascus Airport (DAM): what you need to know
The timezone in Damascus is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of London.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your LHR to DAM flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Damascus Airport (DAM)
Rs74,892 is the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Damascus Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs136,867. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from LHR to DAM, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Heathrow Airport is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Damascus Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to LHR:
Getting from Damascus Airport (DAM) to central Damascus
From Damascus Airport, Damascus is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Damascus Airport (DAM)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Damascus Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Damascus. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from London Heathrow 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.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to DAM in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of Syria
Damascus has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Syria waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometres north of Damascus, a trip to Aleppo will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Aleppo Souk, The Citadel of Aleppo and Aleppo Citadel.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Syria, head for Homs, about 145 kilometres north of Damascus. Citadel of Homs, Khalid ibn Al-Walid Mosque and Al Jilani Mosque are key reasons to visit.