Damascus Adds Vienna and Copenhagen Flights
Syrian Airlines will launch direct Damascus flights to Vienna and Copenhagen on 21 September 2026, expanding Syria’s European connections.
Syria Removed from US Terrorism List
Syria has been removed from the US list of State Sponsors of Terrorism, ending a designation in place since 1979.
Seven Million Travelers Use Syria’s Land Borders
More than seven million passenger movements were recorded at Syria’s land borders in early 2026, led by crossings with Lebanon and Jordan.
Damascus and Aleppo Airports Exceed 309,000 Passengers in July
Damascus and Aleppo airports handled more than 309,000 passengers in July 2026 as flights and international connections continued to expand.
Why One Restaurant Bill Can Start a Syrian Battle
Discover why Syrians fight to pay the restaurant bill, and what this funny ritual reveals about Syrian hospitality, generosity, and dining etiquette.
Damascus Brocade: The Royal Fabric Woven with Silk and Gold
Discover Damascus brocade, a royal Syrian fabric woven with silk and metallic threads, and view its oldest working loom on a Syrian Guides tour in Old Damascus.
Flights Return to Deir Ezzor Airport
Flights are returning to Deir Ezzor Airport, with a domestic connection from Damascus and direct Jazeera Airways flights from Kuwait beginning in August.
The Festival of the Cross in Maaloula
Experience Maaloula Festival of the Cross with mountain fires, processions, Aramaic heritage, and join a Syrian Guides September tour to witness it firsthand.
Bosra: The Syrian City Built from Black Basalt
Discover Bosra, Syria’s black basalt city, where a Roman theatre, ancient streets, churches and mosques reveal over 2,000 years of history.
Two German Airlines Launch Direct Flights to Damascus and Aleppo
LEAV Aviation and Sundair are launching direct flights from Düsseldorf, Cologne and Berlin to Damascus and Aleppo in 2026.