Flying from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Damascus International Airport (DAM): what you need to know
Damascus's timezone is UTC+3, making Damascus one hour behind Muscat.
To ensure you catch your MCT to DAM flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Cham Wings Airlines has direct flights from Muscat International Airport to Damascus International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Damascus — and maybe even more of Syria if you have time.
Most passengers choose to fly with Cham Wings Airlines on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Muscat International Airport to Damascus International Airport flight is ج.م. 16,188. A return fare is currently ج.م. 27,571. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from MCT to DAM. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Muscat International Airport to Damascus International Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MCT to DAM by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Muscat International Airport to Damascus International Airport.
Handy information about Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Muscat International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 85.46% of flights that depart MCT land on time.
Muscat International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Muscat. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to MCT? If you've booked an early flight from Muscat International Airport to Damascus International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
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)
August is the most popular month for flights from Muscat International Airport to Damascus International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Damascus in April.
The warmest month in Damascus is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 39ºC. Lock in your flights from Muscat International Airport to Damascus International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from MCT to DAM in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Syria
Damascus has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Syria waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres north of Damascus, a trip to Aleppo will keep you busy. Don't miss top 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. Experience major highlights starting with Peronist garden, New Akrama Park and Citadel of Homs.