Syrian Arab Republic Getting Around
Getting Around by Air
Getting Around by Rail
Getting Around by Road
Bus: Services run from Damascus and Aleppo to most towns and are cheap, widely used, efficient and comfortable. There are orange-and-white air-conditioned Karnak (Government-operated) buses and buses run by Transtour. Reservations should be made well in advance. Karnak bus routes serve their own terminals, which are usually in or near the city centres. There are also privately-run bus and microbus services.
Taxi: Shared taxis are available to all parts of the country. Service taxis (old limousines) run on major routes and cost 50 to 70% more than Karnak buses.
Documentation: International Driving Permit required. Green Cards are not yet accepted in the Syrian Arab Republic. Insurance is required by law and a customs certificate is needed. These are available from touring and automobile clubs.
Getting Around Towns and Cities
Journey Times
| Air | Road | |
| Aleppo | 1.00 | 5.30 |
| Latakia | 1.00 | 5.00 |
| Deir ez Zor | 1.00 | 8.00 |
| Al Hasakah | - | 8.00 |
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