Major city · Syria
Latakiaاللاذقية
Spend 1–2 days in Latakia for a beach walk, a museum visit and a day trip to Saladin Castle; longer only for multiple beach resorts.
Latakia is Syria's main Mediterranean port with a modest city centre, public beaches, a university, and easy bus links to nearby historic sites. A short stay covers the corniche, National Museum and a day trip to Saladin Castle; extra days let you explore northern resorts.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- SYP
- Best months
- May–October (warm, dry)
- avoid December–February (cool, rain)
- Airport
- Latakia (LTK)
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 5Security advice in this region can change within a dayCheck your own government travel advice for Syria before …
- Middle East ↗Security advice in this region can change within a day; re-read your government's page before departure and again before any border or regional flight.
- Middle East ↗Public drunkenness, public displays of affection and offensive gestures or online posts can lead to arrest in the Gulf states and Iran; dress modestly outside beaches and hotels.
- Syria ↗Check your own government travel advice for Syria before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
- Syria ↗No independent tourist entry route is documented here.
- Syria ↗Confirm that your travel insurance and medical evacuation cover apply to Syria before you rely on it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Latakia112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Latakia, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Foreign cards and ATMs generally do not work in Syria: see Insurance & payments above.Syria-wide
- SafetyLatakia is relatively safe for tourists compared with other Syrian cities, but stay aware of checkpoints, avoid night travel on isolated roads…
- Emergency numbers112 police · 110 ambulance · 113 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLTK Latakia International Airport (Closed, no flights as of 2026).
- Getting aroundTaxis dominate; city bus routes 1‑3 connect train station, port and corniche.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café₤500–₤800
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (city, 5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (city, 3.1 mi (5 km))₤3,000–₤4,500
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket (two rides)₤200–₤400
- Museum or sight ticketSaladin Castle entry₤1,000–₤1,600
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personSYP 3,000
- Mid-range bedMid‑range double room, a night, per roomSYP 20,000
- High-end bedMid‑range double room, a night, per roomSYP 35,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget SYP 25,000 · Mid SYP 50,000 · High SYP 100,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LTK Latakia International Airport (Closed, no flights as of 2026)
Map of Latakia
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Latakia
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Jableh · 5.7 km straight line
- Baniyas · 25 km straight line
- Apamea · 41 km straight line
- Tartous · 59 km straight line
- Maharda · 60 km straight line
- Maarat al-Numan · 71 km straight line
- Krak des Chevaliers · 79 km straight line
- Hama · 79 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
Feb
Avoid
Mar
not flagged
Apr
not flagged
May
Best
Jun
Best
Jul
Best
Aug
Best
Sep
Best
Oct
Best
Nov
not flagged
Dec
Avoid
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Weather and climate
Latakia: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Taxis dominate; city bus routes 1‑3 connect train station, port and corniche. Walking is possible along the waterfront but distances between attractions can be long.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Saladin Castle
goDoor to door: ≈2 h round trip
Taxi or tour operator, about 1 h drive via winding mountain road
Check road conditions; entry fee around 1,000 SYP (check).
Ugarit ruins
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Taxi north 20 km (12 mi) or organized hotel tourTaxi north 12 mi (20 km) or organized hotel tour
Arrange a guide for the site; fee around 2,000 SYP (check).
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Saladin Hotel and Hostel
Budget, air‑con, Wi‑Fi, from US$6 per person
Safwan Hotel
Mid‑range, family‑run, rooftop dormitory
Afamia Hotel Resort
Upscale seaside resort, open despite conflict
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₤25,000–₤35,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₤50,000–₤70,000 excl. bed
- High
- ₤100,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range double room1 × 1 night × SYP 20,000 | SYP 20,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × SYP 50,000 | SYP 50,000 |
| Taxi from airport (if reopened) to city centre1 × SYP 15,000 · check | SYP 15,000 |
| Bus ticket (city) – two rides1 × SYP 2,000 · check | SYP 2,000 |
| eSIM data (1 week)1 × SYP 30,000 · check | SYP 30,000 |
| Buffer 15%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | SYP 17,600 |
| Trip total≈ SYP 134,600 per person per day, bed included | SYP 134,600 |
2026 estimate in Syrian pounds; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ₤500–₤800 |
| Mezze plate | ₤1,200–₤2,000 |
| Fish dish at Al Siwar | ₤2,500–₤3,500 |
| Taxi (city, 5 km) | ₤3,000–₤4,500 |
| Bus ticket (two rides) | ₤200–₤400 |
| Saladin Castle entry | ₤1,000–₤1,600 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Airport closed; fly into Beirut or Damascus and travel overland.
- Security checkpoints cause delays on intercity buses.
- Public beaches may have debris; check cleanliness before swimming.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Ambulance
- 110
- Fire
- 113
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Emergency
- Police112
- Ambulance110
- Fire113
Embassy
Check US consular services in Damascus; other nations use Damascus consulates.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi city centre → corniche: ≈₤3,500 for 5 km (3.1 mi) (check)≈₤3,500 for 3.1 mi (5 km) (check)
- Bus ticket (two rides): ≈₤300 (check)
Say or show
- مرحبا — Hello (marḥabā)
- شكرا — Thank you (shukran)
- كم السعر؟ — How much? (kam al‑si‘r?)
- أين الشاطئ؟ — Where is the beach? (ayna al‑shāṭi’?)
- أحتاج تاكسي — I need a taxi (aḥtāj tāksī)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Latakia. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–October (warm, dry) · avoid December–February (cool, rain)
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport‑to‑city transport: arrange private car from Beirut or Damascus.
- Bus‑to‑taxi handover points at train station (bus 1) and microbus terminal (bus 2).
- Day‑trip packages for Saladin Castle and Ugarit via local operators.
Sources
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