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Damascus.$234 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jan 24, returning Fri, Feb 6.Round-trip flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, Jan 24, arriving in Damascus.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departing from Damascus on Fri, Feb 6, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $234, select.

Damascus.$234 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jan 13, returning Fri, Jan 23.Round-trip flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, Jan 13, arriving in Damascus.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departing from Damascus on Fri, Jan 23, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $234, select.

Damascus.$235 per passenger.Departing Tue, Dec 9, returning Tue, Dec 30.Round-trip flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, Dec 9, arriving in Damascus.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departing from Damascus on Tue, Dec 30, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $235, select.

Damascus.$235 per passenger.Departing Fri, Nov 21, returning Fri, Feb 20.Round-trip flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, Nov 21, arriving in Damascus.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departing from Damascus on Fri, Feb 20, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $235, select.

Damascus.$237 per passenger.Departing Sun, Nov 9, returning Sun, Nov 16.Round-trip flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, Nov 9, arriving in Damascus.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departing from Damascus on Sun, Nov 16, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $237, select.

Damascus.$237 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 30, returning Sun, Nov 2.Round-trip flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, Oct 30, arriving in Damascus.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departing from Damascus on Sun, Nov 2, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $237, select.

Damascus.$237 per passenger.Departing Thu, Nov 27, returning Fri, Dec 5.Round-trip flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, Nov 27, arriving in Damascus.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departing from Damascus on Fri, Dec 5, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $237, select.

Damascus.$237 per passenger.Departing Sat, Dec 20, returning Sun, Jan 11.Round-trip flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, Dec 20, arriving in Damascus.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departing from Damascus on Sun, Jan 11, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $237, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Damascus

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Damascus flights are currently cheapest in January.

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Istanbul to Damascus: Alternative routes

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Istanbul to Damascus: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$234
Cheapest month to fly	January
Average flight time	1 hr, 60 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	21

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Damascus: Frequently asked questions

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

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Damascus is $234. 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 Istanbul to Damascus?

1 hour and 59 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Damascus.

Which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Damascus?

Turkish Airlines and AJet fly direct from Istanbul to Damascus.

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

There are 21 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Damascus, as of August 2025.

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

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

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

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Damascus Airport on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

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

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Damascus?

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 Damascus 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 Damascus?

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

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

The cheapest airline that flies to Damascus is AJet.

Traveling from Istanbul to Damascus International Airport (DAM): What you need to know

Istanbul has two main airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Damascus International Airport (DAM) flying out of Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Hop on a direct Istanbul to Damascus International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 2 hours.
Damascus International Airport is located in Damascus. The city's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Istanbul.
The busiest route is from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Damascus International Airport (DAM). You can pick from 4 direct services every week. Turkish Airlines operates a 8am departure between IST and DAM.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Istanbul to DAM. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

Get there in one go from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Direct flights from Istanbul to Damascus International Airport (DAM) operate from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from Istanbul to Damascus International Airport with Turkish Airlines. This top carrier operates services from IST.
Turkish Airlines is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from IST to DAM.
IST is around 48 kilometers from central Istanbul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Want an easy start to your vacation? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Damascus International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

You can get to SAW from the center of Istanbul in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 48 kilometers or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Istanbul to DAM flight? Check in to a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your vacation officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.93%. This figure shows how often flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on schedule.

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

The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Damascus International Airport is $119. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $234. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Istanbul to DAM. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Istanbul to Damascus International Airport ticket.
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Save on your flight from Istanbul to Damascus International Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Istanbul to Damascus International Airport (DAM)

Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to visit Damascus. August is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Damascus International Airport (DAM), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Lock in an Istanbul 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).
January has temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Damascus International Airport around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Syria

You've seen Damascus, now it's time to explore other parts of Syria. Journey around 145 kilometers north to Homs to tick off its leading sights. From Hudhayfah ibn al-Yamani Mosque to Zaidal Cultural Center and Citadel of Homs, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Latakia is another standout destination in Syria and is around 241 kilometers north of Damascus. No trip is complete without a visit to Mosque of the Caliphs, حديقة الكورنيش - Corniche Park and Salah el-Din Citadel.