Flying from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Damascus International Airport (DAM): what you need to know
Damascus is two hours ahead of Vienna and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your VIE to DAM flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Vienna International Airport to Damascus International Airport flight is R 4,555. A return plane ticket is currently R 8,726. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from VIE to DAM, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Vienna International Airport to Damascus International Airport.
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Handy information about Vienna International Airport (VIE)
78.59% of flights departing from Vienna International Airport reach their destination on time.
Vienna International Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Vienna. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Vienna International Airport to Damascus International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near VIE:
Getting from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to central Damascus
Damascus International Airport is approximately 29 kilometres from central Damascus. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
August is the busiest month for flights from Vienna International Airport to Damascus International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Damascus in April.
When reserving your flight from Vienna International Airport to Damascus International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. 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). Look for cheap tickets from VIE to DAM sometime 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 parts of Syria waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres north of Damascus, a visit to Aleppo will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions 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 the best of this destination with a visit to Peronist garden, New Akrama Park and Citadel of Homs.