Traveling from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Damascus International Airport (DAM): what you need to know
2 hours 16 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Cairo International Airport to Damascus International Airport. Damascus is 1 hour ahead of Cairo and operates on the UTC+3 timezone.
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Damascus International Airport start from 07:45 — the first with Syrianair. The latest departure is the 19:45 service with Syrianair. Overall, there are 6 weekly services between CAI and DAM.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Remember, you may need a visa to enter Syria. Visa requirements can differ and travel documentation requirements frequently change. Before booking your cheap ticket from CAI to DAM, be sure to check with your carrier and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
C$326 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Cairo International Airport to Damascus International Airport. Return flights start at C$571. These prices may change depending on availability.
Book 9 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from CAI to DAM.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Cairo International Airport to Damascus International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Located around 21 kilometres from central Cairo, Cairo International Airport can be reached in approximately 31 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near CAI? If you're boarding an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Damascus International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Getting from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to central Damascus
Damascus International Airport is approximately 29 kilometres from central Damascus. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 31 minutes.
When to fly to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
The quietest month for a flight from Cairo International Airport to Damascus International Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Damascus based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Cairo International Airport to Damascus International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Damascus during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 39ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from CAI to DAM sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Damascus
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Umayyad Mosque, Azm Palace and Damascus National Museum are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Damascus itinerary.
Complete your Damascus trip with hotels and a car rental
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