Turkish Airlines Resumes Flights to Damascus, the Capital of Syria
Istanbul, 24 January 2025.
Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, has resumed its flights to Damascus, which were first started on February 1984 and suspended since April 2012.
Starting from 23 January, Turkish Airlines will operate three flights per week to Damascus on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
On the resuming of the Damascus flights, Turkish Airlines CEO, Bilal Ekşi stated: “As Turkish Airlines, we are excited to recommence our flights to Damascus, capital of Syria. With the historical ties we share between the two countries, we believe that the return of Turkish Airlines will further reinforce these bonds and contribute to trade and cultural potential of the region. As we continue to diversify the Middle East’s gateways to the wo...