Flying from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Damascus International Airport (DAM): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Erbil International Airport to Damascus International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Erbil and Damascus are in the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Take your pick of 12 weekly Erbil International Airport to Damascus International Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with Hex'Air is the earliest you can take. Cham Wings Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:45.
To ensure you catch your EBL to DAM flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Erbil International Airport to Damascus International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Damascus holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see part of Syria:
Fly Baghdad is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
Right now, R 5,372 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Erbil International Airport to Damascus International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 13,137. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from EBL to DAM.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Erbil International Airport to Damascus International Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from EBL to DAM.
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Handy information about Erbil International Airport (EBL)
80.68% of flights leaving Erbil International Airport reach their destination on time. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from EBL.
Erbil International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Erbil. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel close to EBL? If you've booked an early flight from Erbil International Airport to Damascus International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Getting from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to central Damascus
Damascus International Airport is roughly 29 kilometres from central Damascus. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
August is the most popular month for flights from Erbil International Airport to Damascus International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Damascus in April.
When reserving your flight from Erbil International Airport to Damascus International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Damascus, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from EBL to DAM in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Syria
Damascus has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Syria waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres north of Damascus, a visit to Aleppo will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Aleppo Citadel, The Citadel of Aleppo and The Umayyad Mosque.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Syria, consider Homs, about 145 kilometres north of Damascus. Peronist garden, New Akrama Park and Citadel of Homs are among the biggest draws.