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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Damascus Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $332. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Istanbul.$180 per passenger.Departing Fri, Oct 2, returning Fri, Oct 23.Round-trip flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departing from Damascus on Fri, Oct 2, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, Oct 23, arriving in Damascus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $180, select.

Istanbul.$200 per passenger.Departing Fri, Oct 2, returning Fri, Nov 6.Round-trip flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departing from Damascus on Fri, Oct 2, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, Nov 6, arriving in Damascus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $200, select.

Istanbul.$201 per passenger.Departing Sat, Sep 19, returning Mon, Sep 28.Round-trip flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departing from Damascus on Sat, Sep 19, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, Sep 28, arriving in Damascus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $201, select.

Istanbul.$201 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 1, returning Sat, Oct 10.Round-trip flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departing from Damascus on Thu, Oct 1, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, Oct 10, arriving in Damascus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $201, select.

Istanbul.$201 per passenger.Departing Sat, Sep 26, returning Tue, Oct 13.Round-trip flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departing from Damascus on Sat, Sep 26, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, Oct 13, arriving in Damascus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $201, select.

Istanbul.$208 per passenger.Departing Sun, Nov 1, returning Thu, Nov 12.Round-trip flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departing from Damascus on Sun, Nov 1, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, Nov 12, arriving in Damascus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $208, select.

Istanbul.$219 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 20, returning Thu, Nov 5.Round-trip flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departing from Damascus on Tue, Oct 20, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, Nov 5, arriving in Damascus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $219, select.

Istanbul.$220 per passenger.Departing Mon, Feb 8, returning Sun, Feb 14.Round-trip flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departing from Damascus on Mon, Feb 8, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, Feb 14, arriving in Damascus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $220, select.

Istanbul.$224 per passenger.Departing Fri, Dec 18, returning Fri, Dec 25.Round-trip flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departing from Damascus on Fri, Dec 18, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, Dec 25, arriving in Damascus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $224, select.

Istanbul.$245 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 10, returning Mon, Oct 5.Round-trip flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departing from Damascus on Mon, Aug 10, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, Oct 5, arriving in Damascus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $245, select.

Istanbul.$258 per passenger.Departing Thu, Nov 5, returning Sat, Nov 14.Round-trip flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departing from Damascus on Thu, Nov 5, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, Nov 14, arriving in Damascus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $258, select.

Istanbul.$260 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jan 8, returning Fri, Jan 15.Round-trip flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departing from Damascus on Fri, Jan 8, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, Jan 15, arriving in Damascus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $260, select.

Istanbul.$277 per passenger.Departing Tue, Dec 29, returning Tue, Jan 5.Round-trip flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departing from Damascus on Tue, Dec 29, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, Jan 5, arriving in Damascus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $277, select.

Istanbul.$278 per passenger.Departing Sat, Dec 19, returning Sun, Dec 27.Round-trip flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departing from Damascus on Sat, Dec 19, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, Dec 27, arriving in Damascus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $278, select.

Istanbul.$278 per passenger.Departing Wed, Mar 17, returning Sat, Mar 20.Round-trip flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departing from Damascus on Wed, Mar 17, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, Mar 20, arriving in Damascus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $278, select.

Istanbul.$291 per passenger.Departing Mon, Feb 15, returning Fri, Mar 5.Round-trip flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departing from Damascus on Mon, Feb 15, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, Mar 5, arriving in Damascus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $291, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Damascus to Istanbul

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Alternative Damascus to Istanbul routes

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Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul

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Damascus to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$180
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	2 hrs, 15 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	25

Finding cheap flights from Damascus to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Istanbul?

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.

How much are round-trip flights from Damascus to Istanbul?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Damascus to Istanbul is $180. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Damascus to Istanbul?

2 hours and 14 minutes is the average flight time from Damascus to Istanbul.

Which airlines fly direct from Damascus to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines, AJet and Fly Cham fly direct from Damascus to Istanbul.

How many flights are there a week from Damascus to Istanbul?

There are 25 flights per week flying from Damascus to Istanbul, as of June 2026.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Damascus to Istanbul?

The cheapest month to fly from Damascus to Istanbul is usually October.

What's the cheapest airport to fly to in Istanbul?

If you're flying from Damascus Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha – which is 30.3 km away from the center of Istanbul. We've found flights to this airport from $180.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Damascus Airport to Istanbul on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Damascus Airport to Istanbul on Friday, October 2, 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Damascus Airport to Istanbul?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Damascus Airport to Istanbul?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Istanbul?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Istanbul?

In June, the average temperature is usually around 21°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from Damascus Airport to Istanbul?

Currently, AJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Istanbul: what you need to know

The average time for a direct flight from Damascus International Airport to Istanbul is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Damascus (the location of Damascus International Airport).
With 14 flights a week between the two airports, Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is the most popular route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 12:00. If you prefer to get more out of your day before flying, the latest departure from DAM to IST is with Turkish Airlines at 13:00.
Allow plenty of time to get on your DAM to Istanbul flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Start your trip at DAM and fly straight to Istanbul Airport (IST). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Damascus International Airport to Istanbul tickets.
Turkish Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Damascus International Airport to Istanbul.
Located around 24 kilometers from the center of Damascus, DAM can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Traveling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Damascus International Airport, 70% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Istanbul

$110 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Damascus International Airport to Istanbul flight. A return ticket right now is $180. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To snag cheap flights from DAM to Istanbul, book your journey four months ahead of your departure date.
Organize your trip for September. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Damascus International Airport to Istanbul tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Damascus International Airport to Istanbul.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

The distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is roughly 40 kilometers. It'll take you about 45 minutes to reach the center driving.
Getting there on public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Damascus International Airport to Istanbul. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Booking your ride from Istanbul Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from DAM to Istanbul can help you lock in the best possible rate.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

The center of Istanbul is located around 48 kilometers from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Once your flight from Damascus International Airport to Istanbul has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the center in 1 hour 40 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near SAW. Here are a few options where you can check in after your DAM to Istanbul flight:
Avoid paying extra. Securing your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at SAW will help you save.

Best time to go to Istanbul

February is the quietest month for flights from Damascus International Airport to Istanbul, while August is the most popular. Find the ideal time to go to Istanbul based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Damascus International Airport to Istanbul plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DAM to Istanbul in January when temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).

More about Istanbul

Once you've booked your flight from Damascus International Airport to Istanbul, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Istanbul:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Historic Areas of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia Museum and Hagia Sophia History Museum are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Istanbul itinerary.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

You've seen Istanbul, now it's time to discover more of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel about 354 kilometers east to Ankara to tick off its top sights. From The Roman Theatre to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, your itinerary will be busy.
Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometers southwest of Istanbul. No journey is complete without visiting Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.