Travelling from Vancouver to Damascus International Airport (DAM): What you need to know
The timezone in Damascus is UTC+3, which is 11 hours ahead of Vancouver. Damascus International Airport is located in Damascus.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Vancouver to DAM.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is around 13 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Vancouver to Damascus International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels near Vancouver International Airport:
When it comes to Vancouver International Airport's on-time performance, 72% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)
You can arrive at CXH from the centre of Vancouver in about 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 10 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Vancouver to DAM flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base:
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
From the centre of Vancouver, YXX is around 72 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to reach the airport by car and 2 hours 30 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early Vancouver to Damascus International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Abbotsford International Airport and get to your departure gate without rushing:
The on-time performance record of YXX is 68%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights from this airport arrive as planned.
Getting from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to central Damascus
Central Damascus is around 31 kilometres from Damascus International Airport and takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Damascus International Airport is Rs218,288. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs372,566. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Vancouver to DAM, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. May is the quietest month to visit Damascus. October is when most people book flights from Vancouver to Damascus International Airport (DAM), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Lock in a Vancouver to DAM plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Damascus to range from 18ºC to 39ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Vancouver to Damascus International Airport in January when temperatures are between 1ºC and 14ºC.
More about Damascus
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Damascus right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Vancouver to Damascus International Airport:
Your visit to Damascus won't be complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions that belong on your itinerary include Al Fateh Mosque, Franciscan Church and Umayyad Mosque.
Explore more of Syria
Homs is just one of the many cities in Syria waiting to be explored after you've seen Damascus. Around 145 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Hudhayfah ibn al-Yamani Mosque, Zaidal Cultural Centre and Citadel of Homs.
Around 241 kilometres north of Damascus, Latakia is another favourite stop in Syria. Experience major highlights starting with Mosque of the Caliphs, Salah el-Din Citadel and Batrla Mosque.
