flydubai resumes flights to Aleppo, increases Damascus frequency

flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced the resumption and expansion of its network operations into Syria with the launch of a new daily non-stop service to Aleppo International Airport (ALP).

Scheduled to commence on July 20, Aleppo becomes flydubai’s second destination in Syria, joining the capital city, Damascus. This reinforces the airline’s commitment to opening up previously underserved markets.

Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, said: “We are pleased to resume our operations to Aleppo after nearly 14 years of halted operations. The introduction of our daily service to Aleppo marks an important milestone in our network expansion strategy. Our primary mandate has always been to support Dubai’s aviation hub by creating direct air links to previously underserved markets. By providing reliable, daily operations to Aleppo, we are not only catering to a strong existing demand for direct travel, but we are also fostering closer economic, cultural and familial ties between the UAE and Syria.”

Historically renowned as a critical commercial crossroads and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, Aleppo represents a significant market with high demand from regional business travel, visiting friends and relatives (VFR) and cargo transport. The resumption of direct flights provides a vital link for the Syrian diaspora residing in the UAE and wider Gulf region, significantly reducing travel times compared to indirect routing options.

Hamad Obaidalla, Chief Commercial Officer at flydubai, said: “Since resuming our flights to Damascus last summer, we have been encouraged by the strong demand for travel on this route. The resumption of our non-stop service to Aleppo builds on this momentum, providing our customers with greater choice and more convenient travel options between Dubai and Syria. The launch of our new daily service also comes at an ideal time to support increased travel demand during the peak summer period, and we look forward to welcoming passengers on board soon.”

Passengers traveling on the route will experience flydubai’s modern fleet, which features lie-flat seats in Business Class and ergonomically designed seats in Economy Class, alongside an immersive inflight entertainment system, internationally inspired meals, and optimised cargo capabilities to facilitate bilateral trade.

On June 1, 2025, flydubai became the first carrier from the United Arab Emirates to operate a daily service between Dubai and Damascus. Due to growing demand for travel on this route, the carrier has increased the frequency of its flights, now serving the Syrian capital with three daily flights.

The carrier recently added Benghazi in Libya and Bangkok in Thailand to its growing network and is set to welcome Pokhara in Nepal from 23 September 2026. - TradeArabia News Service