Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Damascus International Airport (DAM): what you need to know
The timezone in Damascus is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of Edinburgh.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your EDI 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.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Damascus International Airport flight is £172. A round-trip fare is currently £364. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from EDI to DAM. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh Airport to Damascus International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of the flights that depart from Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% land on schedule at their destination.
Edinburgh Airport is about 9 miles from central Edinburgh. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to EDI? If you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Damascus International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Getting from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to central Damascus
From Damascus International Airport, Damascus is approximately 18 miles away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Damascus International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Damascus. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Damascus International Airport for July if you want to visit Damascus during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from EDI to DAM sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Syria
Damascus has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Syria just waiting to be explored. Around 190 miles north of Damascus, a trip to Aleppo will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Aleppo Citadel, The Citadel of Aleppo and The Umayyad Mosque.
If you want to check out another major stop in Syria, consider Homs, about 90 miles north of Damascus. Peronist garden, New Akrama Park and Citadel of Homs are highlights.