--- title: "Damascus, Syria" description: "Syria · airport DAM" canonical: "https://sorted.travel/places/damascus" last-updated: "2026-10-11" --- # 🇸🇾 Damascus, Syria Syria · airport DAM ## On the ground - Safety: Avoid all travel - Currency: Syrian Pound (SYP). 100 USD = 1300200 SYP - Phone code: +963 - eSIM: [https://esimdb.com/syria](https://esimdb.com/syria) - Wikivoyage: [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Syria](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Syria) ## Upcoming context - 2027-02-08 to 2027-03-09: Holy month of Ramadan. Some restaurants may be closed, work for take-away only, or offer special menus. Some businesses may be closed or operate for reduced hours. Be respectful of people who are fasting. Eating and drinking in public may be discouraged between sunrise and sunset. ## Brief - Damascus is a historic city with notable Umayyad, Roman and Ottoman heritage. Local foods to try include kibbeh, fattah, muhammara, shish barak, Syrian sweets and Arabic coffee. - Travel arrangements can change quickly because of the volatile security environment. Keep plans flexible and verify flights, road access and accommodation directly before departure. ## Safety and health - Security conditions remain highly volatile. Damascus and its outskirts have experienced bombings and explosions, while military activity and incursions continue in parts of southern Syria. Avoid demonstrations, military or government sites, security checkpoints, crowded public venues and non-essential travel; follow local instructions and monitor developments closely. ([abcnews.com](https://abcnews.com/International/explosions-reported-damascus-amid-macrons-visit-syria-state/story?id=134539914) | [syria.liveuamap.com](https://syria.liveuamap.com/en/2026/8-october-08-israeli-tanks-and-vehicles-enter-the-damascus)) - Medical care and medicine supplies are well below Western standards. Bring all essential medication in sufficient quantities and do not rely on local pharmacies for specific brands or treatments. ([wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Syria)) - Avoid swimming, wading or bathing in untreated freshwater because of schistosomiasis, and protect yourself from sand-fly bites that can transmit leishmaniasis. Avoid close contact with sick people and camels because of MERS risk. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/syria)) - Ask locally before drinking tap water, choose busy restaurants and use safe food and water practices. ([wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Syria)) ## Recent News - **10 October 2026:** Reports said the European aviation safety assessment of Syrian airspace had improved for some high-altitude overflights, with additional airlines considering use of the airspace. This does not guarantee normal passenger operations, so confirm flights directly with carriers. ([europesays.com](https://europesays.com/europe/156524)) - **30 September 2026:** A gas-pipeline explosion near Damascus forced three power plants offline, with authorities warning of longer electricity-rationing periods. A separate armed attack on a bus in western Syria killed at least seven people. ([aljazeera.com](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/30/gas-pipeline-explodes-in-syria-knocks-three-power-plants-offline)) - **8-10 October 2026:** Reports indicated Israeli military incursions and new barriers in southern Syria, including areas near routes connected with Damascus, amid continuing regional tensions. ([syria.liveuamap.com](https://syria.liveuamap.com/en/2026/8-october-08-israeli-tanks-and-vehicles-enter-the-damascus)) - **7 July 2026:** Two explosions near a Damascus hotel and the Ministry of Tourism injured at least 18 people during the French president's visit. The incident followed a deadly cafe bombing in the capital earlier that month, underscoring the risk of attacks in central Damascus. ([abcnews.com](https://abcnews.com/International/explosions-reported-damascus-amid-macons-visit-syria-state/story?id=134539914) _Updated 2026-10-11._ ## Weather and timing The best time to visit Damascus is from March to May and September to November, when conditions are generally mild or warm and suit walking tours and historic sightseeing. June to August is hot and dry, while December to February is cooler with rain possible. | Month | Fit | Avg °C | Rain mm | Sun hours | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | January | OK | 7 | 34 | 7 | | February | OK | 9 | 25 | 7 | | March | Great | 12 | 15 | 9 | | April | Great | 16 | 6 | 11 | | May | Great | 20 | 8 | 12 | | June | OK | 25 | 4 | 13 | | July | OK | 26 | 0 | 12 | | August | OK | 26 | 0 | 13 | | September | Great | 24 | 2 | 10 | | October | Great | 20 | 7 | 10 | | November | Great | 13 | 8 | 8 | | December | OK | 9 | 23 | 7 | ### Month by month - **January (OK):** January is cool and can bring rain, around 1-13°C. Warm layers and rain protection suit walks through the old city. - **February (OK):** February is cool with occasional rain, around 3-15°C. A coat and rain protection are useful for historic sightseeing. - **March (Great):** March is mild and often bright, around 6-19°C. Spring blossoms and pleasant walking conditions suit exploring Damascus. - **April (Great):** April is mild and generally dry, around 10-24°C. Spring blossoms and manageable daytime temperatures suit city walks. - **May (Great):** May is warm and mostly dry, around 14-29°C. Afternoon sunshine can feel hot in exposed areas, while mornings suit sightseeing. - **June (OK):** June is hot and dry, around 18-34°C. Strong afternoon heat makes morning and evening visits suitable for outdoor sights. - **July (OK):** July is intensely hot and dry, around 21-37°C. Long daytime walks can be tiring under strong afternoon sun. - **August (OK):** August is very hot and dry, around 20-36°C. Shaded courtyards and indoor historic sites provide relief during sunny afternoons. - **September (Great):** September is hot and dry, around 17-33°C. Early starts suit exploring before strong afternoon sunshine. - **October (Great):** October is mild and generally dry, around 12-27°C. Comfortable daytime conditions suit walking tours and historic sites. - **November (Great):** November is mild to cool, around 7-20°C, with rain possible. Layers and rain protection help during outdoor sightseeing. - **December (OK):** December is cool and periodically wet, around 3-15°C. Warm layers and rain protection suit visits to the city's historic quarters. ### 7-day forecast _Forecast by [Foreca](https://www.foreca.com)._ | Day | High °C | Low °C | Precip chance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 04 Nov 04 Nov | 25 | 10 | 1% | | 05 Nov 05 Nov | 24 | 9 | 8% | | 06 Nov 06 Nov | 22 | 10 | 44% | | 07 Nov 07 Nov | 21 | 10 | 41% | | 08 Nov 08 Nov | 20 | 8 | 9% | | 09 Nov 09 Nov | 16 | 5 | 0% | | 10 Nov 10 Nov | 17 | 5 | 0% | ## Visa Passport-specific visa stance is on the HTML page after you set a passport, or via MCP `check_visa_requirements`. 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