Travelling from Phoenix to Damascus International Airport (DAM): What you need to know
Damascus is ten hours ahead of Phoenix. Damascus International Airport is located in Damascus, which is in the UTC+3 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Phoenix to DAM.
March is a peak travel month. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Christmas, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
The journey from central Phoenix to PHX takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Phoenix to Damascus International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport has a solid on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from PHX touch down on schedule 80% of the time.
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
You can get to AZA from central Phoenix in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Phoenix to DAM flight? Kick back in a hotel near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 82% of flights taking off from here land when expected.
The address for AZA is 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
Getting from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to central Damascus
From Damascus International Airport, central Damascus is around 31 kilometres away. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
ر.ق. 3,047 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Damascus International Airport. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 5,317. These fares may change based on availability.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Phoenix to DAM. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Phoenix to Damascus International Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Find an affordable flight from Phoenix to Damascus International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Phoenix to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Phoenix to Damascus International Airport (DAM). January is the busiest month to travel to Damascus. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in December.
Lock in a Phoenix to DAM plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Damascus to range from 18ºC to 39ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Damascus International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC and 14ºC.
More about Damascus
Start your Damascus trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Phoenix to Damascus International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
You'll find plenty of things to do in Damascus when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your itinerary at Al Fateh Mosque followed by Franciscan Church and Umayyad Mosque.
Explore more of Syria
Damascus has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Syria you should also see. Around 145 kilometres north of Damascus, a visit to Homs will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Citadel of Homs, Khalid ibn Al-Walid Mosque and Al Jilani Mosque.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Syria, consider Latakia, roughly 241 kilometres north of Damascus. Mosque of the Caliphs, Salah el-Din Citadel and Batrla Mosque are key highlights.