Damascus International Airport (DAM) is open and handling scheduled international flights.
Checked on 4 September 2026, the airport operator’s own flight board showed scheduled arrivals from Kuwait City, Doha, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Sixteen airlines are currently listed as operating at Damascus.
An open airport is not the same as a safe destination. The UK, US and Australian governments all advise against travel to Syria, and European regulators still tell airlines to stay out of Syrian airspace.
Damascus Airport Status Today
Traffic has grown sharply through 2026. Syria’s General Authority of Civil Aviation recorded more than 243,000 passengers on 2,088 flights at Damascus in July, against roughly 148,000 passengers in May. Individual services can still be delayed, rerouted or cancelled at short notice, so confirm your flight with the operating airline before you travel to the airport.
Which Airlines Fly to Damascus Now
The airport operator lists the following carriers as currently operating at Damascus. This is not a timetable, and not every airline flies every day.
| Airline | Main Damascus links |
|---|---|
| Etihad Airways | Abu Dhabi |
| Qatar Airways | Doha |
| flydubai | Dubai |
| flynas | Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam |
| flyadeal | Saudi Arabia |
| Air Arabia | Sharjah and Abu Dhabi |
| Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways | Kuwait City |
| Turkish Airlines and AJet | Istanbul |
| Royal Jordanian | Amman |
| Syrian Air and Fly Cham | Regional and European points |
| Sundair, LEAV Aviation and Dan Air | European charter and scheduled services |
flynas alone operates 24 weekly flights to Damascus, split between Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam. You can compare fares and routings across these carriers on Wego’s Damascus flights page before you commit to a ticket.
If You Have a Booking
- Check the operating airline’s own flight-status page on the day, and check each sector separately if you are connecting.
- Read your insurance wording. Travelling against your government’s advice can void cover, including medical and evacuation.
Travel Advisories and Airspace Risk
Flights are operating, but official advice has not softened.
- UK FCDO: advises against all travel to Syria. British consular support is not available from within the country. Updated 2 September 2026.
- Australia Smartraveller: do not travel. It warns that only a limited number of commercial airlines serve Syria and that airports and airlines may suspend operations without notice. Updated 2 September 2026.
- US State Department: Level 4, Do Not Travel. The Czech Republic acts as protecting power for US interests and provides emergency services only. No US passports or visas are issued in Damascus.
- EASA: rates the Damascus Flight Information Region high risk and recommends affected operators do not fly in Syrian airspace at any altitude. The current bulletin runs to 31 October 2026 unless reviewed earlier.
Planning the trip itself rather than just the flight? Our Damascus Airport guide covers terminals, facilities and transport into the city.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Damascus Airport open right now?
Yes. Damascus International Airport is open and handling scheduled international flights. Its own flight board showed scheduled arrivals from four Gulf cities when we checked on 4 September 2026.
Which airlines fly to Damascus?
The airport lists sixteen carriers, including Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, flydubai, flynas, flyadeal, Air Arabia, Kuwait Airways, Jazeera Airways, Turkish Airlines, AJet, Royal Jordanian, Syrian Air and Fly Cham. Check your travel date directly with the airline.
Is it safe to travel to Syria?
The UK, US and Australian governments all advise against travel to Syria. Consular support is limited or unavailable, and EASA still classes Syrian airspace as high risk. Read the full advice for your nationality before deciding.
Why do some airlines still avoid Syrian airspace?
EASA’s current conflict-zone bulletin rates the Damascus Flight Information Region as high risk at all altitudes and recommends affected operators do not fly there. It is a recommendation rather than a ban, which is why some carriers operate and others do not.
Sources
- Damascus International Airport: airlines currently operating
- Damascus International Airport: live flight board
- SANA: July 2026 traffic at Damascus and Aleppo airports
- SANA: Egyptian aviation team inspects Syrian airports ahead of direct flights
- EASA: Conflict Zone Information Bulletin for the airspace of Syria
- UK FCDO: Syria travel advice
- UK FCDO: Syria entry requirements
- Australian Government Smartraveller: Syria
- US Embassy Syria: Level 4 Do Not Travel and consular services
- Syrian Civil Aviation Authority: electronic Aeronautical Information Publication
Disclaimer: Wego strives to ensure all information presented in this article is accurate and up to date at the time of publication. Travel policies, prices, visa requirements, and conditions can change rapidly. We strongly recommend verifying critical details with official sources before making travel decisions. Wego does not accept liability for any inaccuracies, oversights, or changes that may occur after publication.
