Flying from Melbourne 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 behind Melbourne.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Melbourne to DAM.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like December and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne to Damascus International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
68% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can arrive at AVV from the centre of Melbourne in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to DAM flight is much easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will have you a quick ride from check-in.
Flights from Avalon Airport are known for their punctuality, with 80% of them landing on schedule.
Getting from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to central Damascus
From Damascus International Airport, central Damascus is around 31 kilometres away. It takes about 40 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes around 1 hour if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
551 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Damascus International Airport. Return flights start from 1.301 €. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to DAM, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Melbourne to Damascus International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. May is the quietest month to go to Damascus. October is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Damascus International Airport (DAM), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Damascus is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Book your Melbourne to DAM plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Damascus International Airport in January when temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Damascus
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Damascus right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Melbourne to Damascus International Airport:
Al Fateh Mosque and Franciscan Church are a couple of big attractions to add to your Damascus itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Umayyad Mosque.
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 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Hudhayfah ibn al-Yamani Mosque, Zaidal Cultural Centre and Citadel of Homs.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Syria, head for Latakia, roughly 241 kilometres north of Damascus. Mosque of the Caliphs, Salah el-Din Citadel and Batrla Mosque are the start of reasons to visit.