Travelling from Vancouver to Damascus International Airport (DAM): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Vancouver to Damascus International Airport (DAM) begins with finding the right airport to start your adventure from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are the main departure points in Vancouver.
The timezone in Damascus is UTC+3, which is ten hours ahead of Vancouver. Damascus International Airport is located in Damascus.
To ensure you get on your flight from Vancouver to DAM, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Vancouver to Damascus International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to Vancouver International Airport:
71.77% of flights that take off from Vancouver International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
On public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in about 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Vancouver to DAM flight:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
From the centre of Vancouver, YXX is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Abbotsford Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Vancouver to Damascus International Airport flight:
Flights that take off from YXX land at their destination on schedule 67.97% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Damascus International Airport is R 7,312. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 13,237. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Vancouver to DAM if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Vancouver to Damascus International Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Vancouver to Damascus International Airport (DAM). August is the most popular month to visit Damascus. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in April.
The warmest month in Damascus is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Book your Vancouver to DAM plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Damascus International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Syria
You've seen Damascus, now it's time to discover other corners of Syria. Travel around 145 kilometres north to Homs to tick off its top sights. From Hudhayfah ibn al-Yamani Mosque to Zaidal Cultural Centre and Citadel of Homs, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Latakia is another favourite destination in Syria and is around 241 kilometres north of Damascus. No journey is complete without experiencing Mosque of the Caliphs, حديقة الكورنيش - Corniche Park and Salah el-Din Citadel.
