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Syria Airport - Damascus International Airport (DAM)
Full name: Damascus International AirportLocation: The airport is situated 18 miles (29km) from the centre of Damascus.Time: GMT +2 (GMT +3 from March to October).Contacts: Tel: +963 (0)11 444 3400/9.Getting to the city: Airport buses travel to and from Baramkeh bus station; the fare is S£70 including luggage charge.Airport Taxis: Expect to pay in the region of S£1500 for the 30 minute ride to the city centre; taxi journeys to the city care far cheaper, from S£600. Negotiate and agree of the fare before departure as taxis are unmetered. Fares double after midnight.Facilities: Facilities include duty-free and souvenir shops, restaurants, a coffee shop and an Internet café. There is a bank in the arrivals hall, as well as an ATM, one of the few reliable terminals in Syria.Departure Tax: US$30 or S£1500Damascus International Airport Map:Damascus International Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.