Damascus Airport
2010 Worst Airport
REGION: MIDDLE EAST
Runner-Up
Traveller Comments....
"It takes the local police 10 minutes to track a sleeping person and to point with a Kalashnikov to his face" (Wim Ploegaerts)
Recent Review
by Divanaget
My many naps in the Damascus airport were pleasant, but only because I had the privilege of staying in the VIP or Business class lounges, which were comfortable and friendly. There were always DROVES of less fortunate Middle Easterners sleeping in the hard plastic seats and marble floors in the main transit area, and I always felt very sorry for them. The nickname for this area amongst the more "gung-ho" type expats was the al-Qaida Inn.
Don't expect any privacy in the Internet cafe, but at least it exists (at least it did in 2004). The best features are the duty free shop and the kiosk of the EXCELLENT local chocolatier, Ghraoui -- how can you beat 10 for a half-kilo of handmade chocolates?! But the little cafe was pretty sparse and overpriced.
And those security personnel -- they were everywhere, but generally very good hosts if you were minding your own business.
The last review for this airport was in 2004. Have you been there recently? Tell us about it!
Damascus Airport Guide
Airport Lounges
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Airport WiFi / Internet
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Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the Damascus Airport is not for you, then there is a hotel near the airport...
- Damascus Airport Hotel - located 5-10 minute walk from the terminal
More Services, Facilities and Things to Do at the Airport
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Airport Hours
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Damascus Travel Sites
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