Cheap flights from Manchester to Damascus

November is the cheapest month in the fare data for this route, so date-flexible travellers should price that month first and then benchmark other months against it. December, January, February, March and June are the other months with published prices, and demand patterns differ around Christmas, New Year, school holidays and the Syrian summer. Weekend and holiday departures usually need earlier booking than midweek ones, while shoulder dates can offer more choice of connections. Because every itinerary connects, allow a buffer when planning onward arrivals, hotel check-ins or same-day appointments.

The difference a traveller actually feels between the options is usually the fare rules rather than the aircraft, because every itinerary needs a connection and the carriers listed here sell different fare families. Etihad Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Aegean Airlines, Sun Express, British Airways, Aer Lingus and Emerald Airlines all appear on the route, and the cheapest headline fare can still become the costlier ticket once hold baggage, meals, seat selection or changes are added. Compare the same inclusions on each quote, and check whether a missed connection would be handled by one booking or separately by each airline.

Arriving late in the day changes the connection's value, because a delay on the first flight can leave you waiting for the next available service into Damascus International rather than arriving as planned. The airport is outside the city, so the final road journey takes time and late-evening transport options may be limited; keep documents, booking details and accommodation information together for arrival. If your flight lands after your hotel's usual reception hours, settle that arrangement before you fly.

Currency

SYP (syr£)

Power sockets

Type C, E, L · 220 V

Language

Arabic

Emergency number

112, 110, 113

Driving side

right

Calling code

+963

Internet domain

.sy

Population of Damascus

2.7 M (2024)

Time zone

UTC+03 (Asia/Damascus)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether all flights are on one ticket, because separate tickets can leave you responsible for a missed connection.
• Confirm minimum connection time and whether baggage is checked through to Damascus International.
• Check hold baggage, cabin size and fees on every airline in the itinerary, especially on the cheapest fare.
• Check passport validity, visa requirements and any transit rules for Syria before booking.
• Check seasonal price differences across November, December, January, February, March and June before choosing dates.
• Check arrival time and whether your accommodation can receive a late check-in.