Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Damascus International Airport (DAM): what you need to know
Damascus is three hours ahead of London and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your LGW to DAM flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
ر.ق. 590 is currently the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Damascus International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 1,458. These prices may change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from LGW to DAM, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Damascus International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes about 1 hour 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Damascus International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near LGW:
Getting from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to central Damascus
Damascus International Airport to central Damascus has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 29 kilometres away.
When to fly to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Damascus International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Damascus based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Damascus is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 39ºC. Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Damascus International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to DAM in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Syria
Aleppo is just one of the many cities in Syria waiting to be explored after you've seen Damascus. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Aleppo Citadel, The Citadel of Aleppo and The Umayyad Mosque.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Syria, consider Homs, about 145 kilometres north of Damascus. Peronist garden, New Akrama Park and Citadel of Homs are among the biggest draws.
