Emirates to Resume Flights to Damascus Starting July 16, 2025
Emirates Airline is reintroducing flights to Damascus, enhancing connectivity to Syria as it recovers post-conflict.
Emirates to Resume Flights to Damascus Starting July 16, 2025
Emirates is poised to reintroduce flights to Damascus from July 16, 2025. Operations to the Syrian capital were halted in 2012; the resumption follows a thorough evaluation alongside the UAE GCAA.
- Initially, three weekly services will be operated on Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday, expanding to four weekly flights by August 2, with daily services starting October 26.
- The flights will allow travelers to connect with nearly 150 destinations through Emirates’ network.
- A Boeing 777-200LR will operate these services, with flights planned to depart Dubai as EK 913 at 12:00, arriving in Damascus at 14:10. The return flight will leave at 16:30.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates, stated:
“Emirates is pleased to restart operations to Damascus… and open new trade lanes for the country.”
The UAE-Syria trade reached $680 million in 2024, marking a 23% rise from the previous year, with these new flights set to bolster trade ties further.
Emirates is committed to enhancing the travel experience with top-notch culinary options and a variety of entertainment channels, including extensive Arabic content.
