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Encyclopedia > Damascus International Airport
مطار دمشق الدولي
Damascus International Airport
IATA: DAM - ICAO: OSDI
Summary
Airport type Joint (Civil and Military)
Operator Directorate General of Civil Aviation
Serves Damascus
Elevation AMSL 2020 ft (616 m)
Coordinates 33°24′41.48″N, 36°30′56.01″E
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
05R/23L 11,811 3,600 Asphalt
05L/23R 11,805 3,598 Asphalt

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Duty Free outlets

The airport features several duty-free outlets. The largest of these, operated by Syrian company Ramak, is reputed for its great prices. The departures hall also includes an in-house coffee shop, a large Internet cafe, several souvenir shops, 3 restaurants, and a business/first-class lounge.


City Transport

Cheap transport to central Damascus is offered by several bus and taxi companies, namely EuroCar, Orient Tours, Chamtour, Victoria Rent-a-Car, and Marmou. Al-Karnak, the state bus company, also offers service between the airport and Baramkeh bus terminal.


Banks

The Central Bank of Syria has a branch in the arrivals hall. There are several exchange bureaus throughout the airport.


Airlines and destinations

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Cargo airlines

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External links

  • World Aero Data airport information for OSDI
  • Map from Multimap
  • Satellite image from TerraServer

 

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