Flying from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Istanbul: what you need to know
Istanbul and Damascus (where Damascus International Airport is located) share the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch once you arrive.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from DAM to Istanbul. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you have a passport from Syria, you will need an embassy visa to visit Türkiye (Turkey). This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Damascus International Airport to Istanbul for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines ahead of booking and definitely before flying.
To get to DAM from central Damascus, it'll take about 31 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
How to find the cheapest flights from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Istanbul
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Damascus International Airport to Istanbul is C$206. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$389. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from DAM to Istanbul. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for your ticket from Damascus International Airport to Istanbul.
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Make the most of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Damascus International Airport to Istanbul, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres. It'll take you about 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour and 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Damascus International Airport to Istanbul. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Once your flight from Damascus International Airport to Istanbul has arrived, you can reach the city centre in around 57 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Travelling by public transport will take around 1 hour and 30 minutes.
There are some great places to rest your head close to SAW. Tuck yourself in and get cozy after your flight from DAM to Istanbul at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Istanbul
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Damascus International Airport to Istanbul. August is the most popular month for a trip to Istanbul. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Before you book a flight from Damascus International Airport to Istanbul, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 30ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from DAM to Istanbul in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 11ºC.
More about Istanbul
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Istanbul right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Damascus International Airport to Istanbul:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower are must-visits when exploring Istanbul.
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