Flying from Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF) to Damascus International Airport (DAM): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Al-Ashraf International Airport to Damascus International Airport.
Damascus's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Najaf.
Flights from NJF to DAM start at 02:00 — the earliest with Fly Baghdad. The last departure is at 23:00 with Syrianair. In total, there are 19 weekly Al-Ashraf International Airport to Damascus International Airport flights.
Your NJF to DAM flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Al-Ashraf International Airport to Damascus International Airport, so getting to Damascus (and then discovering more of Syria!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Fly Baghdad.
Syrianair is the most punctual carrier offering NJF to DAM flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF) to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Al-Ashraf International Airport to Damascus International Airport flight is Rs100,220. A return ticket right now is Rs142,331. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from NJF to DAM, reserve your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Al-Ashraf International Airport to Damascus International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Al-Ashraf International Airport (NJF)
77.99% of flights leaving from Al-Ashraf International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Najaf to Al-Ashraf International Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Need a handy place to stay before your flight from Al-Ashraf International Airport to Damascus International Airport? Royal Eagle Hotel and Granada Hotel are close to NJF. They're an especially good choice if you're jetting out early.
Getting from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to central Damascus
Damascus International Airport to the centre of Damascus has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 29 kilometres away.
When to fly to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
The quietest month for a flight from Al-Ashraf International Airport to Damascus International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Damascus based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Damascus is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 39ºC. Lock in your flights from Al-Ashraf International Airport to Damascus International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from NJF to DAM in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Syria
You've done Damascus, now it's time to discover other corners of Syria. Journey around 306 kilometres north to Aleppo to check off its top attractions. From Aleppo Citadel to The Citadel of Aleppo and The Umayyad Mosque, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Homs is another sought-after destination in Syria and is around 145 kilometres north of Damascus. No trip is complete without dropping by Peronist garden, New Akrama Park and Citadel of Homs.