Following our earlier notice that we have temporarily paused our tours in Aleppo, new official travel updates confirm that access to the city by air is also being affected for the moment.
Syrian aviation authorities announced a temporary suspension of flights to and from Aleppo International Airport for 24 hours, according to regional reporting published on January 6. This was later followed by another official update stating the suspension was extended until 23:00 (Damascus time), with authorities describing it as a precautionary, temporary step linked to security developments in parts of the city. A separate report on January 8 also described the suspension as continuing until Friday evening, reflecting that the situation is being reviewed day by day.
For travelers, the most important practical detail is this: during the suspension period, scheduled flights are being redirected to Damascus International Airport, and passengers are being advised to follow their flight details directly with the airline. Authorities also noted that further updates will be issued if the situation changes.
What tourists should do right now
If you are planning to visit Syria soon, this update does not mean your trip is cancelled — it simply means Aleppo should not be treated as a reliable stop at the moment, especially if your itinerary depends on internal flights or tight timing.
Here is the simplest way to plan:
- Keep Aleppo out of your route for now, as we mentioned in our earlier tour update, and focus on destinations that remain stable and easy to move around.
- If you already booked anything connected to Aleppo, switch your arrival plan to Damascus (if your airline reroutes you) and build your itinerary from there.
- Avoid making last-minute land transfers to “force” Aleppo into the schedule. A good Syria trip should feel relaxed, not rushed or uncertain.
Aleppo is not just a destination on a map. It is a city of deeply resilient people, and it has always found its way back to life, work, laughter, and hospitality. This pause is temporary — and it comes from care, not distance. When Aleppo is ready again, it deserves to welcome visitors in the calm and generous way it is known for.
We will continue monitoring official updates, and we will share a clear announcement as soon as Aleppo is ready to return to the travel route.
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