New Airport Bus Makes Damascus Travel Easier
A new airport bus now connects central Damascus with Damascus International Airport, making travel easier for visitors to Syria.
Syria Takes a New Step in Tourist Protection
Syria joins UN Tourism’s tourist protection code, supporting clearer standards for traveler rights, assistance, and tourism services.
Aleppo’s Great Umayyad Mosque Reopens
Aleppo’s Great Umayyad Mosque reopens after restoration, welcoming visitors back to one of the city’s most important historic landmarks.
St. Simeon Monastery Reopens After 14 Years
St. Simeon Monastery near Aleppo reopens after 14 years, giving travelers another historic site to visit while exploring Syria.
Syria Travel 2026 Opens Registration in Damascus
Registration has opened for Syria Travel 2026, a tourism and travel forum taking place in Damascus from 28 to 30 September.
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.
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.