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Palmyra military airport to be converted for civil aviation

The civil aviation authority announced a project to convert Palmyra Airport into an international civil airport intended for charter and scheduled passenger flights. The authority estimates that conversion work will take roughly six months to one year.

DAM / ALP · RUH

Riyadh airport suspension disrupts Syria services

Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority extended the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport while safety checks and operational-readiness work continue.

Public bus links Baramkeh with Damascus Airport

A new bus service operates between Baramkeh transport station and Damascus International Airport in both directions. Published departures are 06:00, hourly from 07:00 through 14:00, then 16:00, 19:00, 22:00, 01:00, and 04:00.

Civil aviation authority reports progress on airspace assessment

The Syrian civil aviation authority said the latest European assessment lowered the reported risk for higher-altitude overflights and allows specified airspace sections to be used under approved technical requirements. It also said two Asian airlines were preparing to use Syrian airspace by the end of October.

AUH ↔ DAM

Etihad increases Damascus service to daily

Etihad will increase Abu Dhabi–Damascus service from four to seven flights per week from 14 November 2026.

ATH ↔ DAM

AEGEAN announces direct Athens–Damascus flights

AEGEAN will launch direct Athens–Damascus service on 2 December 2026, operating up to four times weekly throughout the winter on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

MCT ↔ DAM

SalamAir lists direct Muscat–Damascus service

SalamAir’s official destination page advertises direct Muscat–Damascus flights every Wednesday and Saturday and gives 2 May 2026 as the start date. Its launch release says tickets are available.

Syrian Airlines unveils new identity and digital roadmap

Syrian Airlines placed its first aircraft with the new visual identity into service and announced upgraded booking and payment platforms, a mobile app, and a new reservation system planned for early November. The carrier says its six-aircraft operational fleet should double by year-end as it targets 25 destinations.

Damascus Airport records September traffic growth

Damascus International Airport recorded 2,022 flights and 229,693 passengers in September, served by 17 operating airlines. Syrian airspace also recorded 19,951 overflights during the month.

EASA revises Syria airspace risk guidance

EASA now recommends that covered operators avoid western Syrian airspace at all levels, avoid the remainder of the Damascus FIR below FL260, and exercise caution at or above FL260. The revised bulletin is valid through 30 November 2026 unless reviewed earlier.

SalamAir assesses a Damascus service

A SalamAir delegation inspected Damascus International Airport and reviewed the operational and technical requirements for potential flights between Syria and Oman.

Latakia airport rehabilitation begins

Technical teams have started work on Latakia International Airport’s buildings, facilities, and equipment as the airport moves into the implementation phase of its rehabilitation.

Fly Dar outlines its operating plan

Fly Dar says its first phase will focus on regional and European markets, with domestic flights possible later. The company also plans to recruit Syrian pilots, engineers, maintenance technicians, and new graduates.

Fly Dar receives Syrian Air Operator Certificate

Syria’s civil aviation authority awarded Fly Dar an Air Operator Certificate, clearing the private Syrian carrier to begin operations under the national regulatory framework.

Damascus and Aleppo navigation systems enter service

Calibration and flight testing of ILS/DME and DVOR/DME equipment were completed at Damascus and Aleppo airports. The systems support round-the-clock operations and improve reliability in low visibility and difficult weather.

Mezzeh Airport conversion work begins

Initial rehabilitation has begun to convert Mezzeh Air Base into a limited civil airport for private and business aviation, including debris removal and work on air-navigation infrastructure.

DAM ↔ VIE · DAM ↔ CPH

Damascus links to Vienna and Copenhagen

Syrian Air launched Copenhagen service on 21 September, followed by the scheduled Vienna launch on 22 September.

L602 Gulf–Europe air corridor enters operation

Syria approved L602 through its eastern airspace near Deir ez-Zor for Gulf–Europe overflights. Civil aviation recorded 2,188 transit flights through the evening of 18 September.

Aleppo airport upgrade planned for 2027

Upgrade work is planned to begin in early 2027, with annual capacity targeted above two million passengers.

Qamishli rehabilitation enters final stages

Civil aviation officials say rehabilitation is in its final stages, followed by operational readiness checks.

Egypt assesses Damascus and Aleppo services

Egyptian civil aviation officials inspected both Damascus and Aleppo airports as coordination continues toward restoring direct Syria–Egypt flights.

German airlines assess a Damascus link

Delegations from Lufthansa and Eurowings reviewed Damascus Airport and the technical requirements for potential direct service with Germany.

Syrian airspace traffic rises 8.2% in August

Civil aviation recorded 21,971 aircraft transiting Syrian airspace in August, up from 20,315 in July and more than 40% above June.

JED ↔ ALP

Jeddah–Aleppo service launches

flynas launched direct service between Jeddah and Aleppo on 2 September. Check the carrier for the current schedule.

CGN ↔ DEZ

Cologne–Deir ez-Zor service begins

LEAV operated its first direct Cologne–Deir ez-Zor flight on 1 September. Check the carrier for current bookable dates.

Syrian Airlines receives first two aircraft in fleet upgrade

Syrian Airlines has received the first two of eight Airbus A320-family aircraft, and both are now on Syria’s national aircraft register. Each has 156 seats, including 12 business-class seats.

Syria–Saudi air transport agreement

The updated bilateral framework uses an open-skies principle and still awaits the required legislative procedures.