Historical airport notice — reviewed 6 November 2026: This report describes the temporary Aleppo airport flight suspension of 7–19 January 2026. It is not a current airport closure notice. Flights were announced to resume on 20 January 2026. For travel plans now, check our updated Syria entry-route guide and verify the operating flight directly with your airline.
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.
Advice issued during the January 2026 disruption
At the time of this January 2026 disruption, travellers with Aleppo flight bookings were advised to reconfirm departure and arrival airports with their airlines before travelling. This was a temporary airport notice, not current advice to avoid Aleppo.
Advice for people travelling during the suspension included:
- Avoid relying on an Aleppo arrival during the temporary closure and confirm your flight status directly with the airline.
- If your Aleppo flight was rerouted to Damascus at the time, confirm the replacement airport and transfer arrangements with the airline and operator.
- Avoid last-minute overland travel to work around an unconfirmed flight; confirm current roads and transport arrangements.
Aleppo is more than a flight connection: it is a historic city with resilient communities, cultural landmarks and an important place in Syrian tourism. The January 2026 suspension was a specific temporary precaution, not a permanent closure of the city or airport.
What happened next: Syria’s aviation authority announced that Aleppo Airport flights would resume on 20 January 2026. The airport also reopened on 4 March 2026 after a separate regional aviation disruption. Neither announcement guarantees a specific flight today: always check your airline, departure airport and visa approval requirements before booking.
Sources and subsequent updates: January 2026 temporary closure; 20 January reopening announcement; March 2026 reopening notice.
Initial reporting: