Flying from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Damascus Airport (DAM): what you need to know
Damascus is nine hours ahead of Chicago and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ORD to DAM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Damascus Airport (DAM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Damascus Airport flight is R 8,695. A round-trip fare is currently R 15,752. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from ORD to DAM, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Damascus Airport.
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Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
70% of flights that take off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Chicago O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to ORD? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Damascus Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Getting from Damascus Airport (DAM) to central Damascus
Damascus Airport is approximately 31 kilometres from the centre of Damascus. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Damascus Airport (DAM)
July is the busiest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Damascus Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Damascus in March.
When reserving your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Damascus Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Damascus, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ORD to DAM sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Syria
You've seen Damascus, now it's time to explore other parts of Syria. Journey about 306 kilometres north to Aleppo to check off its top sights. From Aleppo Souk to The Citadel of Aleppo and Aleppo Citadel, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 145 kilometres north of Damascus, Homs is another favourite stop in Syria. Experience major highlights starting with Citadel of Homs, Khalid ibn Al-Walid Mosque and Al Jilani Mosque.
