Flying from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Damascus Airport (DAM): what you need to know
The timezone in Damascus is UTC+3, which is eight hours ahead of Washington DC.
Give yourself enough time to catch your IAD to DAM flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Damascus Airport (DAM)
At the moment, ج.م. 25,788 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Damascus Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 49,932. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from IAD to DAM. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Damascus Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
77% of flights leaving from Washington Dulles Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Washington Dulles Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near IAD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Damascus Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Getting from Damascus Airport (DAM) to central Damascus
Damascus Airport is roughly 31 kilometres from central Damascus. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Damascus Airport (DAM)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Damascus Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Damascus. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Damascus Airport for July if you'd like to visit Damascus during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 39ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from IAD to DAM around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Syria
Damascus has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Syria just waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometres north of Damascus, a trip to Aleppo will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Aleppo Souk, The Citadel of Aleppo and Aleppo Citadel.
Homs is another sought-after destination in Syria and is around 145 kilometres north of Damascus. No journey is complete without a visit to Citadel of Homs, Khalid ibn Al-Walid Mosque and Al Jilani Mosque.
