Flying from Houston 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 nine hours ahead of Houston.
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 with enough time to catch your flight from Houston to DAM.
Getting on a plane during a peak month like July? High seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
IAH is around 40 kilometres from central Houston. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Houston to Damascus International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
79% of flights taking off from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport reach their destination on schedule.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in around 50 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Houston Hobby Airport the day before your Houston to DAM flight:
Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time performance of 79%. This figure shows how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive on schedule.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Getting from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to central Damascus
Damascus International Airport is around 31 kilometres from the centre of Damascus. It takes around 40 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Damascus International Airport is $1,323. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,851. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Houston to DAM. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
January is the busiest month for flights from Houston to Damascus International Airport (DAM). Plan your visit to Damascus in December for a more laid-back experience.
Book a Houston to DAM plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Damascus to range from 18ºC to 39ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 1ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Damascus International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Damascus
Start your Damascus trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Houston to Damascus International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Al Fateh Mosque, Franciscan Church and Umayyad Mosque are must-do's during your Damascus adventure.
Explore more of Syria
Damascus has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Syria just waiting to be discovered. Around 145 kilometres north of Damascus, a trip to Homs will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Citadel of Homs, Khalid ibn Al-Walid Mosque and Al Jilani Mosque.
If there's time to check out another corner of Syria, consider Latakia, roughly 241 kilometres north of Damascus. Mosque of the Caliphs, Salah el-Din Citadel and Batrla Mosque are among the biggest draws.