Flying from Toronto to Damascus International Airport (DAM): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when organising your flight from Toronto to Damascus International Airport (DAM). Explore your options for leaving from Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
The timezone in Damascus is UTC+3, which is seven hours ahead of Toronto. Damascus International Airport is located in Damascus.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Toronto to DAM. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The journey from central Toronto to YYZ takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kms (17 miles) in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Toronto to Damascus International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to Pearson International Airport:
When it comes to Pearson International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 63.97% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
On public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kms (2 miles) away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? 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:
62.09% of flights taking off from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
The journey time to YKF from the centre of Toronto is around 4 hours 5 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 105 kms (65 miles) or so.
Make catching an early Toronto to Damascus International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Region of Waterloo 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 land as expected. At YKF, that rate is 63.64%.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Damascus International Airport is £347. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £650. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Toronto to DAM. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Toronto to Damascus International Airport (DAM). August is the busiest month to visit Damascus. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in April.
The warmest month in Damascus is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Book your Toronto to DAM plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Toronto to Damascus International Airport in January when temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
Explore more of Syria
Damascus has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Syria waiting to be explored. Around 145 kms (90 miles) north of Damascus, a visit to Homs will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Hudhayfah ibn al-Yamani Mosque, Zaidal Cultural Centre and Citadel of Homs.
Latakia is another essential stop in Syria and is around 241 kms (150 miles) north of Damascus. No trip is complete without a visit to Mosque of the Caliphs, حديقة الكورنيش - Corniche Park and Salah el-Din Citadel.