Medina to Damascus (MED–DAM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MED–DAM had nonstop service from Faso Airways, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 642 miles in 2h.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F3 Faso Airways | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MED: +03 · DAM: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Medina, it's 6:00 PM in Damascus.
Saudi passport holders need a visa to enter Syria. Apply at the Syrian Embassy in Riyadh or the consulate in Jeddah. The tourist visa costs about SAR 200 (roughly $53) and takes 1 to 3 weeks to process. You need a passport valid for at least 6 months with two blank pages, a completed application form, two passport photos, proof of accommodation, and a return ticket. A letter of invitation from a Syrian contact or tour operator can speed up the process.
Syria also issues visas on arrival at Damascus International Airport (DAM) for some nationalities, but availability for Saudi citizens varies. Confirm with the Syrian embassy before traveling. Single-entry tourist visas are valid for 15 days and can be extended at the Immigration and Passports Department in Damascus for up to 3 months. Multiple-entry visas are available for business travelers.
Direct flights from Riyadh and Jeddah to Damascus run about 2 hours 30 minutes on carriers routing through the region. Connections through Beirut (MEA, about 45 minutes to Damascus by road) or Amman (Royal Jordanian) are common alternatives. Syria uses the Syrian pound (SYP). The exchange rate fluctuates significantly, so check rates on arrival. Cash is essential as international card networks have limited functionality. No mandatory vaccinations. Damascus is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on earth, and the Old City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with the Umayyad Mosque at its center.
MED–DAM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MED to DAM
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) and Damascus International Airport (DAM) had nonstop service from Faso Airways, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
MED to DAM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MED to DAM is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 642 miles (1,032 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via King Abdulaziz, Kuwait and King Khalid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.