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Syria
Getting Around
When
in Syria, you will have many options of getting around
the country. Fares are relatively inexpensive for buses, taxis,
and trains. Other alternatives for travel are car rentals,
and national flights through the national Airline,
Syrian Air.
Trains - Trains are an ideal way to see Syria
and get to your planned destination. Service is adequate
and timely. Sleepers are available for long trips and all
trains are Air Conditioned.
There are routes that run from Damascus
- Homs - Hama - Aleppo
- Deir Ez Zor - Al Qamishli. There is also a route than runs
from Homs to the coastal
cities of Tartus - Baniyas
- Latakia.
Another route that has been reestablished is the route from Damascus
- Dera - and crossing the border and unto Amman, the Capital of
the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Buses and bus transport around Syria, is by far the
most convenient method of traveling. At the top end of the
scale, bus service is offered by Pullman or Karnak
bus companies. These two luxury coaches, provide
routes to all major cities. These services usually cost a
little more, but the service is quite better than the
microbuses. These two services offer refreshments and
usually provide a movie for your entertainment. They also
provide international travel connecting Syria to its neighbors.
Microbuses and Service buses
are more affordable, but a little less comfortable than the
elite bus service companies. There are frequent
stops and can be overbooked at times. Seating can become
sporadic and buses can get crowded rather fast. However,
this is an ideal way to meet the local people and witness there
customs.
Taxis - Taxis are ideal for traveling within
cities. The service is affordable and drivers are
always helpful to foreigners. Be sure to read the meter
correctly and ensure the driver is not over charging you.
Car Rental - Car rentals are available. Check
with the Airport, Hotel
or Travel Agent
for bookings and reservations. This is a great way to see
Syria, since you can make and plan your own schedule. Be sure
to have a map and if traveling
in the desert, be sure you have extra water, fuel, spare parts and
tools. It is even advisable to travel in pairs by taking
two cars.
Flights - Flights within Syria, are timely and accurate.
There are airports in Damascus,
Aleppo, Latakia,
Al Qamishli, Deir Ez Zor. Check the Airlines
page and also the Syrian Air website for more information.
You can also check with your Travel
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