Flights to Syria

Flights to Syria

Syria has a total of 3 airports, 2 of which handle intercontinental flights, while all receive international flights. In Syria it is not possible to fly domestically. All airports in Syria together handle 1,266 flights this month, departing from 21 airports in 12 countries, operated by 18 different airlines — including 9 low-cost carriers. You can fly to Syria in Economy, Premium Economy, Business Class and First Class.

FlightConnections provides all the information you need to plan your flight to Syria. Airports, destinations, routes and schedules are all clearly displayed on our interactive flight map. If you prefer a list view, the sections below with available departure and arrival airports might be useful. Looking to see which countries offer direct connections? You'll find that information further down, along with all airlines flying to Syria.

For a more comfortable journey, explore the Business Class and First Class sections on this page. You can also use the Class filter to choose your cabin class and see routes clearly displayed on the flight map. If you'd like to travel with an alliance, you can do so with Star Alliance or Oneworld. Simply use the Alliance filter to display their specific routes on the map.

Destinations in Syria

Explore Syria!

Discover all 3 destinations in Syria. Damascus is the most popular airport in Syria. It handles more than 73% of all flights to the country, which comes down to 928 flights this month.

Below is the full list of destinations in Syria, ranked by popularity based on the number of flights each airport handles. If you're interested in flying to any of these destinations, simply click it to view all routes, airlines, and flight schedules.

Airlines flying to Syria

When planning your trip to Syria, you have several airline options to consider. A total of 18 airlines offer direct flights to the country — including 9 low-cost carriers. Major airlines include Fly Cham, Royal Jordanian, Air Arabia, Flydubai and Flynas. Together they operate more than half (57%) of all scheduled flights in August.

Below is an overview of the airlines that offer their services, ranked by popularity. If you are mainly interested in low-cost carriers, check out the next section a little further down this page.

Low-cost carriers flying to Syria

To find cheap airfare, consider flights operated by one of the airlines listed below when planning your trip. At the moment, there are 9 budget airlines to choose from. If you're looking for affordable flights, Air Arabia, Flydubai and Flynas provide the widest range of route options. They serve 57% of all flights operated by low-cost airlines.

What is the best time to visit Syria?

Syria has destinations with multiple climate types which are hot mediterranean and desert destinations. This means that the best time to visit depends on the destination you choose. However, considering most destinations and their weather, the best time to explore Syria as a whole is from January to December (all year round). In the sections below, you can find the ideal visiting time for each specific destination. We've categorized them by climate type to help you plan your trip and to visit Syria at the best time of the year!

☀️  Hot Mediterranean destinations

The Mediterranean regions of Syria are cherished for their warm, dry summers, where temperatures often exceed 30°C (86°F). In some inland areas, temperatures can rise even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more while their mild winters see a bit of rain. This delightful climate, combined with beautiful landscapes and sun-filled lifestyle attract visitors from around the globe.

Syria has 2 Hot Mediterranean destinations that you can fly to. The destinations listed below are attractive to visit all year round, but they are best visited in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) when temperatures are pleasantly warm, especially since summers can get very hot in these regions.

🏜️  Desert destinations

Typically, desert locations in Syria experience hot days with temperatures often exceeding 40°C (104°F) and cooler nights. With minimal rainfall, these areas are known for their extreme weather, breathtaking views, and the cultural traditions of the people who live there. Even with the tough living conditions, they offer a remarkable combination of adventure, peace, and stunning beauty, making them fascinating spots to discover.

Syria currently has one desert destination that can be reached by plane. This destination is attractive to visit all year round, but it is best to avoid the summer months as it can get extremely hot. That's why it is best to visit these destinations from September to May.

Countries with direct flights to Syria

From which countries can you fly non-stop?

Below is a list of all 12 countries that have non-stop flights to Syria, including the number of airports that offer those flights:

Airports with direct flights to Syria

This section is ideal for finding the best airport to start your trip to Syria. All airports with direct flights are listed below, ranked by popularity. Currently, 21 airports across 12 countries and 3 continents offer direct flights to 3 airports in Syria.

Flying First Class to Syria

Which airports offer First Class flights?

If you're looking for a luxurious flight, you can fly in first class from Doha, and arrive at one of 2 First Class airports in Syria : Damascus or Aleppo Airport. Discover below all airports that have First Class options:

Departure airports with First Class flights

First Class airports in Syria

Flying Business Class to Syria

Where can you fly to in Business Class?

In total, there are 15 airports across 9 countries that provide business class flights to Syria. As of today, you can arrive at 2 airports in Business Class. (Damascus or Aleppo Airport).

Departure airports with Business Class flights

Business Class airports in Syria

International flights from Asia to Syria

There are 18 cities spread across 9 countries in Asia that offer international flights to Syria. Those cities offer direct flights to one of 3 airports in the country. As of today the best direct connections out of Asia are from United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Kuwait.

Damascus is the most popular airport for international travelers from Asia with 898 flights in August, representing 73% of all flights arriving from Asia. The majority of those flights are operated by 7 airlines: Fly Cham, Royal Jordanian, Air Arabia, Flydubai, Flynas, Jazeera Airways and Turkish Airlines.

Currently, 9 low-cost carriers out of 16 airlines offer direct flights on a total of 30 international routes from Asia.

In the following sections we provide detailed information on the available routes from every country with non-stop flights and (if available) stopover flights:

Flights from United Arab Emirates to Syria

You can fly non-stop from 3 airports in United Arab Emirates, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Syria. In total there are 6 direct routes from United Arab Emirates, operated by 5 different airlines — including 3 low-cost carriers.

United Arab Emirates to Syria with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 3 airports in United Arab Emirates offer flights to 3 destinations in Syria that require just one stop:

Flights from Turkey to Syria

You can fly non-stop from 5 airports in Turkey, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Syria. In total there are 7 direct routes from Turkey, operated by 5 different airlines — including 3 low-cost carriers.

Turkey to Syria with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 43 airports in Turkey offer flights to 3 destinations in Syria that require just one stop:

Flights from Kuwait to Syria

From Kuwait you can fly non-stop from Kuwait City Airport, and visit any of the 3 destinations in Syria. In total there are 3 direct routes from Kuwait, operated by 3 different airlines — including Jazeera Airways, which is usually the most budget-friendly.

Flights from Saudi Arabia to Syria

You can fly non-stop from 3 airports in Saudi Arabia, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Syria. In total there are 5 direct routes from Saudi Arabia, operated by 2 different airlines — including Flynas, which is usually the most budget-friendly.

Saudi Arabia to Syria with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 22 airports in Saudi Arabia offer flights to 3 destinations in Syria with a single stop:

Flights from Jordan to Syria

From Jordan you can fly non-stop from Amman Airport, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Syria. In total there are 2 direct routes from Jordan, operated by Royal Jordanian.

Jordan to Syria with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 2 airports in Jordan offer flights to 2 destinations in Syria with a single stop:

Flights from Qatar to Syria

From Qatar you can fly non-stop from Doha Airport, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Syria. In total there are 2 direct routes from Qatar, operated by Qatar Airways.

Flights from Iraq to Syria

From Iraq you can fly non-stop from 2 airports, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Syria. In total there are 3 direct routes from Iraq, operated by Fly Cham.

Iraq to Syria with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 3 airports in Iraq offer flights to 3 destinations in Syria that require just one stop:

Flights from Oman to Syria

From Oman you can fly non-stop from Muscat Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Syria: Damascus. This is the only non-stop flight route from Oman to Syria, operated by 2 different airlines — including SalamAir, which is usually the most budget-friendly.

Oman to Syria with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 4 airports in Oman offer flights to 3 destinations in Syria with a single stop:

Flights from Armenia to Syria

From Armenia you can fly non-stop from Yerevan Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Syria: Aleppo. This is the only non-stop flight route from Armenia to Syria, operated by Fly Cham.

Armenia to Syria with a stopover

There is another option available if you consider a stopover flight: Syunik Airport offers a 1-stop flight to Aleppo:

Intercontinental flights to Syria

There are 2 continents beyond Asia that have direct flights to Syria. A total of 3 different countries across Africa and Europe offer flights to the country. With 5 direct flight routes, connecting 3 intercontinental airports to 2 destinations, Syria maintains strong connections with key locations across the world. 3 different airlines are operating these long-haul flights.

All intercontinental flights can be found below — arranged by continent, country and departure airport.

Non-stop flights from Europe to Syria

From Europe, 2 countries have direct flights to Syria. 4 non-stop routes are available, operated by 2 airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers.

Flights from Romania to Syria

Looking to fly directly from Romania? This is possible from Bucharest only. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by Dan Air.

Romania to Syria with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 8 airports in Romania offer flights to 2 destinations in Syria with a single stop:

Flights from Germany to Syria

Looking to fly directly from Germany? This is possible from Düsseldorf only. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by Leav Aviation.

Germany to Syria with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 22 airports in Germany offer flights to 3 destinations in Syria with a single stop:

Non-stop flights from Africa to Syria

From Africa you can only depart from Libya for a direct flight to Syria. These route(s) are operated by one airline.

Flights from Libya to Syria

Looking to fly directly from Libya? This is possible from Tripoli only. You will arrive at Damascus — currently the only direct route connecting Syria and Libya. Flights are operated by Fly Cham.

Libya to Syria with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach Syria, as 3 departure airports in Libya offer 1-stop flights to 2 destinations in Syria:

Most popular routes to Syria

Whether you're looking to explore the scenic landscapes, charming towns and vibrant cities of Syria, visit friends and family or simply need to attend a business meeting — we've got you covered. Check out the list below to find the most popular non-stop flights available for your journey.

Popular routes to Syria with a stopover

If there is no airport near you offering direct flights to Syria, don't worry — you can still reach the country with a brief stopover along the way.

Below is a list of the most popular routes that require a stopover.

To see all 1- or 2-stop flight options, simply use the "Show indirect destinations" button on the map, or use the search bar to select your departure airport and discover all available routes from there to Syria!

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