Flying from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Damascus Airport (DAM): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Damascus Airport.
The timezone in Damascus is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Bucharest.
Give yourself enough time to catch your OTP to DAM flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Flying into Damascus (and then exploring more of Syria!) is a snap with Dan Air. This popular airline offers direct flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Damascus Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Dan Air on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Damascus Airport (DAM)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Damascus Airport flight is ج.م. 7,827. A round-trip plane ticket is currently ج.م. 13,498. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from OTP to DAM. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Damascus Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from OTP to DAM is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Damascus Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
78% of flights that leave from Bucharest Otopeni Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Bucharest to Bucharest Otopeni Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Damascus Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to OTP:
When to fly to Damascus Airport (DAM)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Damascus Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Damascus in March.
Before locking in your flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Damascus Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Damascus, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC to 39ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from OTP to DAM in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of Syria
Aleppo is just one of the many cities in Syria waiting to be explored after you've experienced Damascus. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Aleppo Souk, The Citadel of Aleppo and Aleppo Citadel.
Around 145 kilometres north of Damascus, Homs is another essential stop in Syria. Start your sightseeing at Citadel of Homs, Khalid ibn Al-Walid Mosque and Al Jilani Mosque.
