Syria - Damascus

The capital of Syria, Damascus is more commonly known as Al Sham within Syria.

Cheap flights, accommodation and city breaks to Damascus.

Damascus is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world, with suggestions that there was a settlement as early as 6300BC on the site of the modern city, and evidence suggesting settlements as early as 9000BC in the surrounding Barada basin. Located in south-western Syria, Damascus is a major cultural and religious centre, as well as the seat of Syria’s government.

With such a long history, it is perhaps unsurprising that Damascus has some fascinating sites for visitors to explore. Over time many of the ruins have been buried by subsequent development, and much of ancient Damascus now lies up to 2.4m below the current ground level. However, many sights can be visited, such as the ramparts surrounding The Old City of Damascus, with seven gates, the oldest of which dates back to Roman times. The Grand Mosque of Damascus (Umayyad Mosque), also in the old city is one of the largest mosques in the world.

Damascus is served by Damascus International Airport, located 20km from Damascus city centre. Book your flight to Damascus online or call to speak to one of our helpful travel advisors. Phone lines are open 8am – 11pm, 7 days a week. Alternatively request a call back, and one of our travel advisors will call you at a mutually convenient time.