Travelling from Portland Airport (PDX) to Damascus Airport (DAM): what you need to know
Damascus's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Damascus 11 hours ahead of Portland.
To ensure you catch your PDX to DAM flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
The address for PDX is 7000 NE Airport Way.
83% of flights leaving Portland Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from PDX.
Central Portland to Portland Airport is around 19 kms (12 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to PDX? If you're boarding an early flight from Portland Airport to Damascus Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Getting from Damascus Airport (DAM) to central Damascus
Damascus Airport is approximately 31 kms (19 miles) from the centre of Damascus. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Damascus Airport (DAM)
July is the busiest month for flights from Portland Airport to Damascus Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Damascus in March.
The warmest month in Damascus is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 39ºC. Lock in your flights from Portland Airport to Damascus Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PDX to DAM sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Syria
Aleppo is just one of the many places in Syria waiting to be explored once you've seen Damascus. Around 306 kms (190 miles) away to the north, well-known attractions include Aleppo Souk, The Citadel of Aleppo and Aleppo Citadel.
If you want to check out another major stop in Syria, consider Homs, roughly 145 kms (90 miles) north of Damascus. Citadel of Homs, Khalid ibn Al-Walid Mosque and Al Jilani Mosque are among the biggest draws.
