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Damascus: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Damascus is the capital and largest city of Syria. It is the oldest capital city in the world.

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Now in the cityDamascus+21°CCloudy · sunrise 06:19 AMupdated 05:16 AM
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Damascus in pictures24 photos · 5 places
Bab al-Salam
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Faeda Haj Houssain · cc-by-4.0 · Jul 1, 2017
Maison Bonfils (Beirut, Lebanon), photographer · pdm · Jan 1, 1867
Underwood Underwood, photographer · pdm · Jan 1, 1911

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Safety and health

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Safety · official adviceour data as of Sep 15, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid all travelThe whole country is off limits.
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This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy with changes made throughout, including terrorism in Syria, security situation, journalists in Syria and crime ('Safety and security' page).

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.
  • civil unrest
  • kidnapping
  • crime
  • armed conflict
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There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Do not travel to Syria for any reason due to the risk of terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, hostage taking, crime, and armed conflict . Advisory Summary Do not travel to Syria for any reason. The U.S. government suspended U.S. Embassy operations in 2012.

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

Getting here

Airports, distances and public transport

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Damascus International Airport DAM24 km from the centre
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport BEY82 km from the centre
Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport HFA140 km from the centre

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