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How to get fromIstanbul to Syriaby plane, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Syria by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Damascus International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Damascus International Airport (DAM)plane plane SAW - DAM
    2. Take the taxi from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Syriataxi taxi
    6h 18m
    $312–652

  2. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Beirut International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Beirut International Airport (BEY)plane plane SAW - BEY
    2. Drive from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Syriacar car
    7h 19m
    $95–339

  3. Fly Istanbul to Damascus International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Damascus International Airport (DAM)plane plane IST - DAM
    2. Take the taxi from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Syriataxi taxi
    6h 28m
    $312–612

  4. Fly Istanbul to Beirut International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Beirut International Airport (BEY)plane plane IST - BEY
    2. Drive from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Syriacar car
    7h 4m
    $150–319

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Damascus International Airport (DAM) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration2hAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,170.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Syria, Daraa Governorate, Syria?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Syria. However, you can take the train to Ayrilikcesme, take the train to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, walk to Sabiha-Gokcen-Airport-SAW airport, fly to Damascus International Airport (DAM), then take the taxi to Syria. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Damascus International Airport (DAM), then take the taxi to Syria.

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