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Ar Raqqah: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Raqqa is a city in Syria on the north bank of the Euphrates River, about 160 kilometres east of Aleppo. It is located 40 kilometres east of the Euphrates Dam, Syria's largest dam.

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Now in the cityAr Raqqah+24°CPartly cloudy · sunset 05:27 PMupdated 04:08 PM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
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Exchange rate£121.74per 1 $SYP — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid all travelThe whole country is off limits.
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Updated information about regional tensions (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.
  • kidnapping
  • crime
  • armed conflict
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Do not travel to Syria for any reason due to the risk of terrorism , unrest , kidnapping , hostage taking, crime , and armed conflict. Do not travel to Syria for any reason. The U.S. government suspended U.S. Embassy operations in 2012. The Czech Republic is the protecting power for the United States in Syria. The U.S. government cannot offer emergency or routine consular services to U.S.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Aleppo International Airport ALP162 km away — the nearest airport
Şanlıurfa GAP Airport GNY166 km from the centre
Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport GZT176 km from the centre

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