Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Damascus International Airport (DAM): what you need to know
Damascus is one hour ahead of Athens and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your ATH to DAM flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
$265 is currently the best price for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Damascus International Airport flight. Return flights start at $521. These prices may change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ATH to DAM if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Damascus International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, 77.19% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Athens. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to ATH? If you've booked an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Damascus International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Getting from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to central Damascus
Damascus International Airport is approximately 29 kilometres from the centre of Damascus. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
The quietest month for a flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Damascus International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Damascus based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Damascus International Airport for July if you want to explore Damascus during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ATH to DAM in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Syria
Aleppo is just one of the many places in Syria waiting to be explored after you've seen Damascus. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Aleppo Citadel, The Citadel of Aleppo and The Umayyad Mosque.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Syria, consider Homs, roughly 145 kilometres north of Damascus. Peronist garden, New Akrama Park and Citadel of Homs are highlights.
