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There are 4 ways to get from Athens to Palmyra by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Damascus International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Damascus International Airport (DAM)plane plane ATH - DAM
    2. Drive from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Palmyracar car
    7h 40m

  2. Fly to Beirut International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Beirut International Airport (BEY)plane plane ATH - BEY
    2. Drive from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Palmyracar car
    8h 25m
    $175–430

  3. Fly to Queen Alia International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane ATH - AMM
    2. Drive from Amman-Airport-AMM to Palmyracar car
    10h 23m
    $180–540

  4. Fly to Aleppo International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Aleppo International Airport (ALP)plane plane ATH - ALP
    2. Drive from Aleppo International Airport (ALP) to Palmyracar car
    11h 56m

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Damascus International Airport (DAM) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,513.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Palmyra, Syria?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Palmyra. However, you can take the subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Damascus International Airport (DAM), then drive to Palmyra. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Beirut International Airport (BEY), then drive to Palmyra.

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