Travel Information

Russian citizens travelling to Syria

Citizens of Russia that are travelling to Syria need a stamped visa in their passport prior to arriving.

What to expect in Syria

🚨 some unsafe neighbourhoods
🐌 Below average wifi
❄️ cold weather
conflict area
🏛️ Lots of history
inexpensive cost of living
culture

Flights and Prices

Flight prices to Syria from Russia usually are around 65232.00 RUB. Fly Baghdad is a common carrier airline.

International and domestic airlines

Common international airlines are

Syria Air

. Popular domestic airlines are

Syria Air

Common Tourist Questions

🥘 Do I need to tip?

No, you are not expected to tip at restaurants and other service businesses.

💰 Should I carry cash?

No, you don't have to carry cash with you. Credit cards are generally accepted. This may not be the case in smaller cities so you should double-check when you land.

☎️ Where do I get a SIM card from?

Some popular telecom companies are

MTN, and Syriatel

.

💦 Can I drink tap water?

No, you cannot drink tap water. Bottled water is recommended.

🚕What do I use to get around?

We currently don't have information on ride-sharing services. Local taxis may be the best option. Check with local authorities upon landing.

Visa Status

A Visa needs to be provided by the country prior to travelling.

Notes and Passport Validity

There are no special notes about passport validity at this time. In general, it is good to ensure that your passport is valid 3 months after your trip ends.

Due to safety concerns, Russian government advises its citizens not to visit Syria.

Safety and Security

Do not travel.

We've reviewed our travel advice for Syria. We haven't changed our level of advice: Do not travel to Syria due to the extremely dangerous security situation. Armed conflict is ongoing and air strikes, kidnappings and terrorist attacks are common.

Statistics

These values are calculated by computing the average scores that we have available to us across all cities in Syria. In some cases, they may not be completely accurate.

Internet Speed (1.19 / 5)
Safety (0.75 / 5)
Cost of Living (4.71 / 5)
Average Hotel Cost

$63.00 USD / night

Average Dinners

$3.00 USD

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Popular Cities in Syria

Aleppo

Damascus

Hama

Homs

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