Syria's principal international gateway serving the capital.
Opened
1974
Location
Damascus, Syria
Damascus International Airport is the largest and busiest airport in Syria, serving as the primary air gateway to the Syrian capital and the country as a whole. Located approximately 28 kilometers southeast of central Damascus, it has historically been the hub for Syrian Arab Airlines and a key link between Syria and the Middle East, Europe, and beyond.
The airport's operations have been severely disrupted by the Syrian Civil War, which began in 2011, leading to the suspension or cancellation of most international flights and significant damage to infrastructure. Despite periodic reopenings and limited resumption of flights, the airport has operated well below its pre-war capacity for many years.
As of recent years, a limited number of carriers, including some regional airlines, have resumed service, though the airport remains far from its former operational levels. Its status continues to evolve alongside the broader political and security situation in Syria.
Terminals
The airport has two passenger terminals, with Terminal 1 handling the majority of commercial traffic during reduced-operations periods.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to central Damascus is available via road, with taxis and buses serving as the primary connection between the airport and the city center.
Airlines here
Syrian Arab Airlines has historically served as the primary carrier, with limited operations by carriers such as flydubai, Cham Wings Airlines, and Air Arabia during recent years.
Notable facts
- ›Located approximately 28 km southeast of central Damascus.
- ›Served as the hub for Syrian Arab Airlines prior to the civil war.
- ›Operations were significantly curtailed following the outbreak of the Syrian Civil War in 2011.
- ›The airport has been targeted and closed multiple times due to conflict in the region.
- ›Runway length is approximately 3,600 meters, capable of handling wide-body aircraft.
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