Flying from Toronto to Damascus International Airport (DAM): What you need to know
Damascus International Airport is located in Damascus. The city runs on the UTC+3 timezone and is eight hours ahead of Toronto.
To ensure you get on your flight from Toronto to DAM, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
YYZ is around 27 kms (17 miles) from central Toronto. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Toronto Pearson International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Toronto to Damascus International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Of the flights that depart from Toronto Pearson International Airport, 68% touch down on time at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
On public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kms (2 miles) away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 10 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to DAM flight:
70% of flights departing Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport arrive according to schedule.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
The journey time to YHM from central Toronto is around 1 hour 50 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 72 kms (45 miles) or so.
Make catching an early Toronto to Damascus International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and head to your check-in counter with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights get to their destinations within the expected time frame. At YHM, that figure is 68%.
Getting from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to central Damascus
Damascus International Airport is around 31 kms (19 miles) from the centre of Damascus. It takes around 40 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It'll take around 1 hour if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
£478 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Damascus International Airport. Return flights start at £726. These fares can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Toronto to DAM, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable Toronto to Damascus International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Toronto to Damascus International Airport (DAM). January is the busiest month to visit Damascus. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in December.
The warmest month in Damascus is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 39ºC. Lock in your Toronto to DAM plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees temperatures of between 1ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Toronto to Damascus International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Damascus
After booking your flight from Toronto to Damascus International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Damascus:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Al Fateh Mosque, Franciscan Church and Umayyad Mosque are must-do's during your Damascus adventure.
Explore more of Syria
Homs is just one of the many places in Syria waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Damascus. Around 145 kms (90 miles) away to the north, check out popular attractions including Citadel of Homs, Khalid ibn Al-Walid Mosque and Al Jilani Mosque.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Syria, consider Latakia, roughly 241 kms (150 miles) north of Damascus. Mosque of the Caliphs, Salah el-Din Citadel and Batrla Mosque are the start of reasons to visit.