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There are 3 ways to get from Damascus to Ctesiphon by car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Drive to Beirut International Airport, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Drive from Damascus to Beirut International Airport (BEY)car car
    2. Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)plane plane BEY - BGW
    3. Take the taxi from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Ctesiphontaxi taxi
    2h 49m
    $226–443

  2. Drive  865.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Damascus to Ctesiphoncar car 865.2 km
    10h 5m
    $130–188

  3. Fly from Damascus International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)plane plane DAM - BGW
    2. Take the taxi from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Ctesiphontaxi taxi
    2h 37m
    $338–427

Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 973.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Damascus, Syria and Ctesiphon, Iraq?

There is no direct connection from Damascus to Ctesiphon. However, you can drive to Beirut International Airport (BEY) airport, fly to Baghdad International Airport (BGW), then take the taxi to Ctesiphon. Alternatively, you can drive from Damascus to Ctesiphon in around 10h 5m.

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