Ankara to Damascus (ESB–DAM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
VF591
VF Valuair
73H
3:40 PM
+03
5:20 PM
+03
1h 40m
77%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF592
VF Valuair
73H
6:20 PM
+03
8:10 PM
+03
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 4h 55m AZIBPC VF Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Damascus flights
IST Istanbul 5h 40m ATB6JU TK Istanbul (IST) to Damascus flights
JED Jeddah 7h 48m PCVF XY Jeddah (JED) to Damascus flights
DOH Doha 21h 5m MHQRUL QR Doha (DOH) to Damascus flights
AMM Amman ~4h 55m PC RJWY Amman (AMM) to Damascus flights
DXB Dubai ~9h 38m FZ EKFYCFZ Dubai (DXB) to Damascus flights
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Ankara to Damascus
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 503 mi 1h 40m nonstop

ESB–DAM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Valuair leads the route. The flight covers 503 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ESB–DAM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VF Valuair 3 73H 1h40
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – VF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VF (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ESB to DAM direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ESB to DAM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
299
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Damascus is 0 hours the same as Ankara.
ESB: +03 · DAM: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Ankara, it's 6:00 PM in Damascus.
Distance & Flight Time
503 mi / 810 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Turkish passport holders do not need a visa to enter Syria for stays up to 90 days. Entry fees apply at all border crossings and airports. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Your passport must not contain an Israeli stamp or visa. If arriving by air, you may need a visa approval document arranged in advance, as airlines may not board you without one.

ESB–DAM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ankara to Damascus route.
Route details
Distance503 mi / 810 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ESB
IATA / ICAOESB / LTAC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation3,125 ft / 953 m
Destination: DAM
IATA / ICAODAM / OSDI
TimezoneAsia/Damascus
Passengers/yr1.0M
Elevation2,020 ft / 616 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ESB to DAM flights.
Nonstop flights from Esenboğa International Airport to Damascus International Airport take about 1h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 503 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ESB to DAM: Valuair.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, İstanbul and King Abdulaziz.
Yes, return flights from DAM to ESB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ESB to DAM

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) and Damascus International Airport (DAM) are connected by nonstop service from Valuair. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ESB to DAM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ESB to DAM is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 503 miles (810 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, İstanbul and King Abdulaziz. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.