Flying from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Damascus Airport (DAM): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Baghdad International Airport to Damascus Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Baghdad and Damascus follow the same timezone, UTC+3.
There are three Baghdad International Airport to Damascus Airport flights each week.
Your BGW to DAM flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like September, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Fly Cham Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for BGW to DAM flights is Fly Cham Airlines.
How to find the cheapest flights from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Damascus Airport (DAM)
$373 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Baghdad International Airport to Damascus Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,458. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Book one month before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BGW to DAM.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Baghdad International Airport to Damascus Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from BGW to DAM.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Baghdad International Airport to Damascus Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
78% of flights departing from Baghdad International Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Baghdad International Airport from central Baghdad, it takes about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
If you're catching an early flight from Baghdad International Airport to Damascus Airport, why not stay close by? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy some extra z's) at Palm Hotel. Baghdad Intl. Airport Hotel is another handy accommodation option near BGW.
Getting from Damascus Airport (DAM) to central Damascus
Damascus Airport is approximately 31 kilometres from central Damascus. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour.
When to fly to Damascus Airport (DAM)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Baghdad International Airport to Damascus Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Damascus. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Baghdad International Airport to Damascus Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Damascus, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC to 39ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BGW to DAM sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Syria
Damascus is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Syria waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres north of Damascus, a visit to Aleppo will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Aleppo Souk, The Citadel of Aleppo and Aleppo Citadel.
Around 145 kilometres north of Damascus, Homs is another favourite stop in Syria. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Citadel of Homs, Khalid ibn Al-Walid Mosque and Al Jilani Mosque.
