Damascus Airport to Resume International Flights After Assad's Ouster
Syria's main airport reopens for global travel on Tuesday following its suspension due to the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in December.
- Damascus International Airport will reopen for international flights on Tuesday, marking a significant step in Syria's recovery after 13 years of civil war.
- The airport's operations were halted last month following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad by rebel forces, ending more than five decades of his family's rule.
- Qatar Airways will resume flights to Damascus for the first time in nearly 13 years, with three weekly flights scheduled to begin next week.
- Syrian aviation authorities are working to rehabilitate airports in Damascus and Aleppo to accommodate global travel, with international aid and diplomatic delegations already arriving in the country.
- The new Syrian leadership, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, is seeking to rebuild the nation's infrastructure and international relations while addressing concerns over its governance capabilities.