Syria
How to get to and from hundreds of the world's airports by car, bus, train and other forms of public transport. Updates and requests for inclusion in these pages are welcomed. Information is from many sources including personal visits and may no longer be accurate.
Legal Disclaimer Last Update 20-Aug-12Aleppo (ALP):
Location: 10 km/6½ Miles SE of the City.
By Taxi: To the city center ~SYP 400/20 mins. It is advisable to negotiate fares beforehand if there is no taxi meter in the cab.
By Bus: A bus runs from the airport terminal to the International bus station on Al Maari St.
Airport Tax: Departure tax SYP 200. Children under 10 are exempt.
Updated Aug07
Damascus (DAM):
Location: 29 km/18 Miles SE of the City.
By Taxi: ~SYP 500/US$15 to the city centre. Takes ~30 mins. It is advisable to negotiate fares beforehand if there is no meter in the taxi. Fares double after midnight. There are taxi desks in the terminal as you exit arrivals.
By Bus: A bus service leaves the airport ~every 30 mins 0600-2000, and then hourly until midnight. It runs to Baramkeh in the city centre. The airport bus stop is on the right side of the entrance to arrivals. Cost: SYP 100/40 mins.
Rental Cars: Several companies are at the airport, including EUROPCAR.
Airport Tax: Departure: SYP 200 for Intl flights. Children under 10 and transits are exempt.
Airport Tel No: +963 11 543 0400.
Updated Oct10 ADV
Latakia (LTK):
Location: 25 km/16 Miles SE of the City.
By Taxi: It is advisable to negotiate fares beforehand if there is no taxi meter in the cab.
Airport Tax: Departure: SYP 200. Children under 10 are exempt.
Notes: This airport is used mainly for charter flights.
Updated Sep03 www
