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announced Flydubai Today, Emirates announced the resumption of direct flights to the Syrian capital, Damascus, starting June 1, 2025. The carrier will operate daily flights to Damascus International Airport from Terminal 2 at Dubai International Airport.
Damascus was one of flydubai’s first destinations, having commenced operations nearly 16 years ago on June 8, 2009. flydubai’s decision to resume flights to Damascus follows the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announcing the resumption of flights between the two countries in April of this year.
Commenting on the resumption of flights to Syria, Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer of flydubai, said: “We are delighted to be the first UAE airline to resume flights to Syria after a 12-year hiatus. Damascus holds special cultural and historical significance in the region, and we are proud to once again serve this city with a direct daily flight, reflecting our commitment to supporting the UAE’s efforts to enhance regional connectivity.”
Jeyhun Efendi, Regional Senior Vice President – Commercial Operations and E-commerce at flydubai, said: “The relaunch of flights to Damascus provides passengers from the UAE and across our growing network with convenient direct travel options to Syria. We have worked with the relevant authorities to ensure all necessary operational standards are met before resuming our flights, and we look forward to welcoming passengers on board soon, coinciding with the Eid Al Adha holiday and the peak summer travel season.”
Flydubai’s network has grown to cover more than 130 destinations in 56 countries, 98 of which were previously underserved markets with direct flights from Dubai or the UAE. flydubai operates a modern and efficient fleet of 88 Boeing 737 aircraft.
Flight details
Flights to Damascus International Airport (DMM) will operate daily from Terminal 2 at Dubai International Airport starting from 1 June 2025.
Business class return tickets from Dubai International Airport to Damascus International Airport start at AED 10,000, while basic economy class fares start at AED 2,000.
To view the full schedule, please visit: https://www.flydubai.com/ar/flying-with-us/timetable
