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Syrian Airlines is expanding its European network with
two new direct connections from Damascus. The national carrier plans to launch
regular services to Vienna and Copenhagen on 21 September 2026, according to
Syria’s General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport.
The announcement marks another step in the gradual
restoration of international air connectivity to Syria. The country’s aviation
authorities are pursuing a two-track strategy: expanding the route network of
Syrian Airlines while simultaneously encouraging foreign carriers to return to
Syrian airports.
Vienna and Copenhagen join the network
Omar al-Hosari, head of Syria’s General Authority of
Civil Aviation and Air Transport, said the new routes form part of efforts to
strengthen Syrian Airlines’ regional and international presence and improve
connections between Syria and Europe.
Both routes are due to begin on the same day, 21
September. The authority has not yet provided details on flight frequencies or
schedules.
Hosari said further international destinations for
Syrian Airlines are expected to be announced in the coming period.
Syria seeks return of foreign airlines
Alongside the expansion of the national carrier,
Syrian aviation authorities are working to attract more Arab and international
airlines to the country.
Hosari said new foreign carriers are expected to enter
the Syrian market, accompanied by additional routes to and from the country.
The strategy could gradually restore connections that disappeared during years
of conflict and international isolation.
For the tourism and travel industry, improved European
connectivity would also make journeys to Syria easier for travellers visiting
friends and relatives as well as other passenger segments that have so far
depended heavily on connecting flights through regional hubs.
Direct flights from Germany resumed in August
The announcement follows the restoration of a direct
air connection between Germany and Syria earlier this month after an
interruption of around 14 years.
On 11 August, a flight operated by German leisure
carrier Sundair arrived at Damascus International Airport from Berlin
Brandenburg Airport. The service marked the return of a direct air link between
the German and Syrian capitals.
With Vienna and Copenhagen now scheduled to follow in
September, Syria is continuing to rebuild its direct aviation links with
European markets.
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