Travelling from London to Damascus International Airport (DAM): What you need to know
Damascus is three hours ahead of London. Damascus International Airport is located in Damascus, which runs on the UTC+3 timezone.
Your flight from London to DAM won't wait if you're 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 flying internationally.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to Damascus International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your London to DAM flight? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
London Gatwick Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 82% of flights out of here make it to their final destination as planned.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is roughly 56 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your London to Damascus International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near London Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're setting off early:
STN has a stellar on-time arrivals performance of 80%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on course and get to your destination as expected.
Getting from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to central Damascus
From Damascus International Airport, central Damascus is around 31 kilometres away. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Damascus International Airport is Rs51,966. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs110,465. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from London to DAM, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap London to Damascus International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
January is the most popular month for flights from London to Damascus International Airport (DAM). Visit Damascus in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Book a London to DAM plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Damascus to range from 18ºC to 39ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 1ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to Damascus International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Damascus
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Damascus right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from London to Damascus International Airport:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Damascus when you're ready to go sightseeing. Head straight for Al Fateh Mosque followed by Franciscan Church and Umayyad Mosque.
Explore more of Syria
Homs is just one of the many cities in Syria waiting to be discovered after you've seen Damascus. Around 145 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Citadel of Homs, Khalid ibn Al-Walid Mosque and Al Jilani Mosque.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Syria, head for Latakia, roughly 241 kilometres north of Damascus. Mosque of the Caliphs, Salah el-Din Citadel and Batrla Mosque are among its highlights.