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How to get fromBaghdad to Palmyraby plane or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Baghdad to Palmyra by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Damascus International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Damascus International Airport (DAM)plane plane BGW - DAM
    2. Drive from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Palmyracar car
    4h 52m

  2. Drive  648.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Baghdad to Palmyracar car 648.3 km
    10h 14m
    $30–43

  3. Fly to Beirut International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Beirut International Airport (BEY)plane plane BGW - BEY
    2. Drive from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Palmyracar car
    5h 52m
    $215–409

Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Damascus International Airport (DAM) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration3hAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 984 km
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Baghdad, Iraq and Palmyra, Syria?

There is no direct connection from Baghdad to Palmyra. However, you can take the taxi to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) airport, fly to Damascus International Airport (DAM), then drive to Palmyra. Alternatively, you can drive from Baghdad to Palmyra in around 10h 14m.

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