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Syria
Damascus is one of the longest continuously inhabited cities anywhere. Palmyra, Aleppo and the Krak des Chevaliers are all here and all damaged. Fourteen years of war, and the advisories reflect it.
When to go
Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026Best time to visit Syria: Apr–May · Oct–Nov
Cities
Where people go in Syria
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Fly to Syria
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Practical
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The facts you look up on the plane
Driving
On the right
Wikidata · checked 19 Aug 2026
Plugs
C / E / L
IEC · World Plugs · checked 21 Aug 2026
Voltage
220V
Wikidata · checked 19 Aug 2026
Currency
SYP · Syrian pound
ISO 4217 · checked 22 Aug 2026
Hello
مرحبا · marhaba
Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026
Tipping
Around 10% where a bill is written; small notes otherwise.
Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026
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