Airport
Damascus International Airport (DAM)
Damascus International Airport is the main international gateway to the Syrian capital and the wider region. Compare transfer options to central Damascus and nearby areas, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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Luggage
About Damascus International Airport
Damascus International Airport is the main international airport serving Damascus and the surrounding region. Opened in the 1970s, it has long functioned as Syria's principal gateway for air travel, linking the capital with destinations in the Middle East and beyond.
The airport is located approximately 25 km southeast of central Damascus and is reached mainly by road. Its passenger terminal complex handles international and domestic flights, with check-in, security, arrivals, baggage and customs facilities arranged across the main terminal areas.
Ground transportation includes taxis, private transfers, chauffeur services and car rental, while the airport's road links provide connections to the city centre and other parts of Syria. Travel times vary with traffic.
Passengers can find cafés, restaurants, shops, duty-free, lounges and basic passenger services inside the terminal, making it a practical arrival and departure point for visitors to the Syrian capital.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Damascus International Airport operates through a main passenger terminal complex. International flights generally use Terminal 1, while Terminal 2 is used for domestic services; terminal assignments can vary by airline and flight.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Damascus International Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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