Historical airport announcement — reviewed 6 November 2026: This post refers to the planned resumption of Aleppo International Airport flights on 20 January 2026, following the short January suspension. It is not a current flight-schedule advisory. See our January 2026 suspension archive, and verify your actual flights, entry documents and connections before travel.
On Sunday, 18 January 2026, Syria’s General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport announced that flights at Aleppo International Airport were scheduled to resume on Tuesday, 20 January 2026, following a temporary suspension earlier that month.
The announcement was made by Omar Hosari, head of the authority, in a public statement. He said the restart would follow the approved flight schedule. This article records that January announcement rather than confirming any flight currently operating.
The reopening follows a short period of disruption that affected Aleppo’s air connections. A timeline of the earlier interruption and official flight suspension notices was covered in our previous update.
In the statement, Hosari also described plans to develop airport services and improve the passenger experience. These were announced intentions in January 2026, not independently verified present-day facilities or schedules.
International reporting described the decision as part of efforts to restore normal air traffic to Aleppo following recent security-related developments in the area. While the airport’s return to service is a significant operational step, travel schedules can take a short time to fully normalize after any suspension, especially as airlines, ground handling teams, and airport services synchronize operations.
Aleppo International Airport is one of Syria’s key domestic and international gateways. The resumption of flights is therefore closely watched by travelers, airlines, and tourism operators, particularly those planning arrivals or connections through northern Syria.
Later developments: After a separate disruption in March, Syrian aviation authorities announced that Aleppo Airport would reopen on 4 March 2026, and SANA reported the first Syrian Airlines flight to Istanbul on 5 March 2026. For future journeys, confirm flight schedules with the airline and read our updated Syria entry guide. Sources: January 2026 airport announcement and March 2026 reopening report.