Damascus Airport Reopens to International Flights After 13-Year Hiatus

The first commercial flights to and from Syria in over a decade signal a new chapter following the fall of Bashar al-Assad.

A Qatar Airways flight landed at Damascus International Airport, marking the first international commercial arrival in Syria since Bashar al-Assad's removal last month.
The reopening follows a 13-year suspension of flights from Qatar and most international carriers due to Syria's civil war and isolation under Assad's regime.
Syria's new interim government, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, is working to restore diplomatic relations and rebuild infrastructure, including the airport with support from Qatar and other nations.
Jordan conducted a test flight to Damascus to assess the airport's readiness for regular international traffic, with plans to resume flights soon.
Syria's new leadership has pledged to address economic challenges, reconstruct the country, and crack down on illicit activities like Captagon trafficking to improve regional relations.