Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Damascus Airport (DAM): what you need to know
The timezone in Damascus is UTC+3, which is eight hours ahead of Durham.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your RDU to DAM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Damascus Airport (DAM)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Damascus Airport flight is Rs120,618. A round-trip ticket right now is Rs302,600. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RDU to DAM if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Damascus Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from RDU to DAM.
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Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Of the departures from Raleigh / Durham Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Raleigh / Durham Airport from central Durham, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 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.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Damascus Airport (DAM)
July is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Damascus Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Damascus in March.
When booking your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Damascus Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Damascus, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC to 39ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from RDU to DAM sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Syria
You've visited Damascus, now it's time to explore other corners of Syria. Travel about 306 kilometres north to Aleppo to tick off its popular sights. From Aleppo Souk to The Citadel of Aleppo and Aleppo Citadel, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 145 kilometres north of Damascus, Homs is another essential stop in Syria. No visit is complete without checking out Citadel of Homs, Khalid ibn Al-Walid Mosque and Al Jilani Mosque.
