Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Damascus Airport (DAM): what you need to know
Damascus's timezone is UTC+3, making Damascus three hours ahead of Manchester.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your MAN to DAM flight.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
65% of flights leaving from Manchester Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Manchester Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
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When to fly to Damascus Airport (DAM)
July is the busiest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Damascus Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Damascus in March.
Book your flight from Manchester Airport to Damascus Airport for July if you'd like to explore Damascus during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 39ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MAN to DAM in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Syria
Aleppo is just one of the many places in Syria waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Damascus. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include 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.