Flying from London to Damascus International Airport (DAM): What you need to know
You can choose from numerous airports when planning a flight from London to Damascus International Airport (DAM). Check out your options for jetting out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
The timezone in Damascus is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of London. Damascus International Airport is located in Damascus.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from London to DAM. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Located around 31 kms (19 miles) from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
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When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is about 80 kms (50 miles) from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
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When it comes to keeping flights on track, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey time to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kms (40 miles) or so.
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The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Damascus International Airport is £153. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £327. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to DAM if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from London to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to go to Damascus. August is when most people book flights from London to Damascus International Airport (DAM), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
Book a London to DAM plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Damascus to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Damascus International Airport in January when temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
Explore more of Syria
Homs is just one of the many places in Syria waiting to be explored after you've seen Damascus. Around 145 kms (90 miles) away to the north, its best attractions include Hudhayfah ibn al-Yamani Mosque, Zaidal Cultural Centre and Citadel of Homs.
Latakia is another well-known destination in Syria and is around 241 kms (150 miles) north of Damascus. No trip is complete without experiencing Mosque of the Caliphs, حديقة الكورنيش - Corniche Park and Salah el-Din Citadel.