Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Damascus International Airport (DAM): what you need to know
The timezone in Damascus is UTC+3, which is eight hours behind Melbourne.
Leave enough time to catch your MEL to DAM flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
At the moment, 644 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Damascus International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 1.048 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MEL to DAM if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Damascus International Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MEL to DAM by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Damascus International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on time.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Damascus International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near MEL:
Getting from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to central Damascus
Damascus International Airport to central Damascus has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 29 kilometres away.
When to fly to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Damascus International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Damascus. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Damascus International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Damascus, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MEL to DAM sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Syria
Damascus has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Syria just waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres north of Damascus, a visit to Aleppo will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Aleppo Citadel, The Citadel of Aleppo and The Umayyad Mosque.
Around 145 kilometres north of Damascus, Homs is another favourite stop in Syria. No visit is complete without checking out Peronist garden, New Akrama Park and Citadel of Homs.