Air
Syria is home to three main international airports: Damascus, Aleppo and Latakia. Damascus is the largest airport and sees the greatest number of passengers each year. Flights arrive in Damascus from across the world, while the other two airports serve international destinations such as Amman and Beirut.

Damascus International Airport (DAM) can be found 25kms southeast of the city and is equipped with good facilities. A bank, restaurants, duty-free shopping and tourist information are available along with first-aid, prayer and baby-change facilities.

A bus service runs to and from the city centre on a regular basis, with a journey time of about 30 minutes. Taxis are available, but it is advisable to negotiate fares in advance if there is no meter.

There is long and short-term parking as well as parking for disabled drivers.

Aleppo International Airport (ALP) is just 10kms from the city, and while it is smaller than the airport at Damascus, it still has a good range of facilities such as banks, restaurants and tourist information.

There is a bus service which will drop you into the city centre as well as taxi services. Travel time to the city is approximately 20 minutes.

Latakia International Airport (LTK) is situated 25kms from the city and is the smallest of all three airports. It mainly deals with chartered flights from domestic destinations as well as flights from Beirut. It has limited facilities and a bus service that takes passengers to and from the city centre.

Car
It is possible to reach Syria from Istanbul, Ankara and Iskenerun in Turkey via the E5. From the east, the best route is from Aqaba in Jordan. To enter Syria with a car, a customs certificate must be produced. An International Driving Permit must also be produced.

Rail
Rail links can be caught from Ankara and Istanbul in Turkey to Damascus and Aleppo. While fares are cheap, journeys can be uncomfortable and long.

Bus
Services are available across the desert, with routes to Aleppo and Damascus from Istanbul, Amman, Beirut and Riyadh. Buses can get crowded and incredibly hot. It is essential to take water with you on the trip.

Sea
The main ports in the country can be found in Latakia and Tartus. The nearest car ferry sails to Bodrum in Turkey, while an appealing alternative is to take a ferry from Italy or Greece and go as far as Turkey and drive into Syria. Three days should be allowed for the sea crossing and another three for the drive. Despite the long journey, you will encounter stunning views and get a glimpse into rural Syrian life.

Air
Syrian Arab Airlines is the country’s domestic carrier and serves all three international airports as well as a number of much smaller domestic airports such as Deir ez Zor, Palmyra and Qamishli. Fares are generally very cheap and services are reliable and convenient.

Rail
The railway network in Syria is extensive and includes routes between Damascus, Aleppo, Deirez, Zar, Hassakeh and Kamechli. A second line runs between Aleppo, Latakia, Banias, Tartous, Hom, Damascus and Deraa. Domestic services are reliable and a good way to travel around the country if you want to see the sights. First-class carriages are air conditioned and very comfortable.

Car
While there are a number of well-maintained roads throughout the country, traffic regulations are poor and this results in a number of serious accidents. Second-class roads are not maintained and can be extremely hazardous during the wet season. The principal route from Aleppo to Damascus and Dar'a (north–south) is a good road, but it is vital to always stay alert and watch out for drivers who dangerously overtake and speed.

Bus
Services run from Damascus and Aleppo to most towns countrywide and are cheap, efficient and comfortable. There are orange-and-white air-conditioned government-operated buses as well as privately-run services. Reservations should be made well in advance for all journeys. There are privately-run bus and microbus services which can be found in all major towns and cities.

Taxi
Shared taxis are available to all parts of the country, while metered cabs are available in major cities such as Damascus and Aleppo. Private taxis, which are old limousines, service major routes, but they cost a lot more than buses and shared taxis.