Folio 06 · Entry points
Every active land crossing into Syria, with opening hours, the documents asked for at the desk, and the closest verified stays for a late arrival. Status changes frequently — confirm within 72 hours of travel.
Rif Dimashq · 33.6486° N, 36.0139° E
The main Beirut–Damascus route; roughly one hour from the capital.
Daily, approx. 06:00–23:00 (busiest 08:00–12:00)
Tartus · 34.6403° N, 35.9847° E
Coastal crossing north of Tripoli, convenient for Tartus and Latakia.
Daily, approx. 07:00–20:00
Daraa · 32.6883° N, 36.3336° E
Main southern gateway on the Amman–Damascus highway.
Daily, approx. 08:00–18:00 (closes earlier on public holidays)
Idlib · 36.2261° N, 36.6708° E
Closest crossing to Aleppo from Reyhanlı; procedures can be slow.
Daily, approx. 08:00–17:00
Aleppo · 36.8497° N, 37.0653° E
North of Aleppo, opposite Kilis; mainly used for regional traffic.
Daily, approx. 08:00–16:00
Latakia · 35.9339° N, 35.9903° E
Mountain crossing above the coast, an hour from Latakia city.
Daily, approx. 08:00–18:00
Al-Hasakah · 37.1361° N, 42.3556° E
River crossing in the far north-east; permits are checked strictly.
Daily except Fridays, approx. 08:00–15:00
No verified stay close by yet — the nearest options are in the governorate capital.
Hours are indicative and set locally; crossings can close at short notice for security or public holidays. Fees are payable in cash US dollars.
