Travelling from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Damascus International Airport (DAM): what you need to know
Damascus's timezone is UTC+3, making Damascus ten hours behind Auckland.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your AKL to DAM flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
Right now, R 20,780 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Auckland Airport to Damascus International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 31,499. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from AKL to DAM, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Auckland Airport to Damascus International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)
69.31% of flights taking off from Auckland Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Auckland Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Auckland. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near AKL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Auckland Airport to Damascus International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
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)
August is the busiest month for flights from Auckland Airport to Damascus International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Damascus in April.
Book your flight from Auckland 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 (64ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AKL to DAM sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Syria
Damascus is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Syria waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometres north of Damascus, a visit to Aleppo will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Aleppo Citadel, The Citadel of Aleppo and The Umayyad Mosque.
Around 145 kilometres north of Damascus, Homs is another favourite stop in Syria. Experience major highlights starting with Peronist garden, New Akrama Park and Citadel of Homs.
