Traveling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Damascus International Airport (DAM): what you need to know
Damascus is seven hours ahead of New York and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your JFK to DAM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
Right now, $513 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Damascus International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $934. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from JFK to DAM. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Damascus International Airport.
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Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
John F. Kennedy International Airport is about 48 kilometers from central New York. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Damascus International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near JFK:
Getting from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to central Damascus
Damascus International Airport to central Damascus has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 29 kilometers away.
When to fly to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Damascus International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Damascus. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Damascus is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Lock in your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Damascus International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JFK to DAM in January. Temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Syria
Damascus has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Syria waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometers north of Damascus, a trip to Aleppo will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Aleppo Citadel, The Citadel of Aleppo and The Umayyad Mosque.
If there's time to check out another side of Syria, head for Homs, roughly 145 kilometers north of Damascus. Peronist garden, New Akrama Park and Citadel of Homs are key reasons to visit.