Damascus (DAM) to Istanbul (SAW) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Damascus (DAM) to Istanbul (SAW): AJet. The two airports are 652 miles (1,049 km) apart. There are also 5 ways to fly it with one stop, through Ankara, Amman and Bucharest and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from DAM to SAW
- AJetNot in an alliance
DAM to SAW with one stop
5 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Ankara (ESB)AJet the whole way
- Via Amman (AMM)Royal Jordanian, then Jordan Aviation and Pegasus
R5 - Via Bucharest (OTP)Dan Air, then PegasusDN
- Via Erbil (EBL), then Pegasus and AJet
- Via Baghdad (BGW), then Pegasus, Iraqi Airways and 1 moreIA
DAM to SAW: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from DAM to SAW?
AJet flies nonstop from Damascus (DAM) to Istanbul (SAW).
How far is Damascus from Istanbul by plane?
Damascus (DAM) and Istanbul (SAW) are 652 miles (1,049 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does DAM to SAW cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for DAM to SAW with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Damascus and Istanbul?
The most direct connections are through Ankara (ESB), Amman (AMM), Bucharest (OTP), Erbil (EBL) and Baghdad (BGW). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AJet through Ankara.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.