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Libya Review
06-07-2025
- Business
- Libya Review
Syrian Flights to Libya Resume After Long Suspension
Syria's Civil Aviation Authority has announced the resumption of direct flights between Syria and Libya, marking a significant development in air connectivity between the two conflict-affected nations. The head of the Syrian Civil Aviation Authority, Ashhad Al-Salibi, confirmed that Syrian Airlines will operate regular flights from Damascus and Aleppo to Tripoli and Benghazi. The move comes after years of halted services due to instability and international sanctions. Syrian Airlines' Director, Samih Arabi, had previously announced in June that the airline had begun official procedures to secure operating permits at Mitiga International Airport in Tripoli. He affirmed the airline's readiness to execute its operational plan once approvals were granted. Flights between Syria and Libya had been largely suspended for over a decade due to the deteriorating security conditions and political turmoil in both countries. Sanctions imposed on Syria further complicated aviation logistics, heavily restricting air traffic and direct links with foreign destinations. The re-establishment of these routes is seen as a diplomatic and economic step forward, potentially opening the door to increased commercial activity and mobility between the two nations. It may also facilitate the movement of Syrian and Libyan nationals for purposes such as business, healthcare, and family reunification. Libyan aviation authorities have not yet issued a statement confirming the resumption of flights. However, Syrian officials have expressed optimism about future cooperation and broader engagement with Libyan airports. This development underscores a wider trend of re-engagement among regional players, as both countries look to rebuild and normalise relations amid ongoing recovery efforts. Tags: benghazilibyasyriaSyrian Airlinestripoli
Gulf Today
21-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
First SyrianAir flight lands in Dubai, marking return of regular services
A Syrian Airlines (SyrianAir) aircraft landed today at Dubai International Airport from Damascus International Airport, marking the resumption of direct flights between Syria and the United Arab Emirates. This step comes as part of an exceptional first phase announced by the airline in an official statement, aimed at restoring regular air connectivity between Syria and the UAE. SyrianAir stated that this inaugural flight will be followed by a weekly schedule, with plans to gradually increase the number of flights over the coming period. According to the airline, four weekly flights will operate from Damascus to Dubai on Saturdays, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The frequency is expected to rise to daily flights soon, given the high demand for the route. Flights from Damascus to Sharjah will operate on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays, with plans to increase these to daily operations as well. Meanwhile, the Damascus–Abu Dhabi route will run twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays. Samih Arabi, Director-General of SyrianAir, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) that the resumption of direct flights to the UAE reflects the airline's commitment to reconnect Syria with regional and international travel markets, particularly countries with large Syrian expatriate communities, such as the UAE. He noted that this move is part of a broader operational plan to restore civil aviation activity and expand the airline's network. Arabi, who accompanied the inaugural flight to Dubai, stated that SyrianAir is working to gradually increase flight frequencies, citing continued growth in demand for travel to and from the UAE. He encouraged travellers to stay informed through official announcements and to contact the airline's offices in Syria and abroad for full details and updates. He also highlighted the significance of this step on both economic and social levels, noting that direct flights facilitate the movement of people and help reconnect Syrian families residing in the UAE with their loved ones back home. SyrianAir confirmed that it is intensifying efforts to resume operations to additional Arab and regional destinations in the near future, as part of its strategy to restore the airline's prominent position on the regional air transport map. WAM
Zawya
21-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
First SyrianAir flight lands in Dubai, marking return of regular services
DUBAI: A Syrian Airlines (SyrianAir) aircraft landed today at Dubai International Airport from Damascus International Airport, marking the resumption of direct flights between Syria and the United Arab Emirates. This step comes as part of an exceptional first phase announced by the airline in an official statement, aimed at restoring regular air connectivity between Syria and the UAE. SyrianAir stated that this inaugural flight will be followed by a weekly schedule, with plans to gradually increase the number of flights over the coming period. According to the airline, four weekly flights will operate from Damascus to Dubai on Saturdays, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The frequency is expected to rise to daily flights soon, given the high demand for the route. Flights from Damascus to Sharjah will operate on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays, with plans to increase these to daily operations as well. Meanwhile, the Damascus–Abu Dhabi route will run twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays. Samih Arabi, Director-General of SyrianAir, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) that the resumption of direct flights to the UAE reflects the airline's commitment to reconnect Syria with regional and international travel markets, particularly countries with large Syrian expatriate communities, such as the UAE. He noted that this move is part of a broader operational plan to restore civil aviation activity and expand the airline's network. Arabi, who accompanied the inaugural flight to Dubai, stated that SyrianAir is working to gradually increase flight frequencies, citing continued growth in demand for travel to and from the UAE. He encouraged travellers to stay informed through official announcements and to contact the airline's offices in Syria and abroad for full details and updates. He also highlighted the significance of this step on both economic and social levels, noting that direct flights facilitate the movement of people and help reconnect Syrian families residing in the UAE with their loved ones back home. SyrianAir confirmed that it is intensifying efforts to resume operations to additional Arab and regional destinations in the near future, as part of its strategy to restore the airline's prominent position on the regional air transport map.
Trade Arabia
20-04-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
SyrianAir relaunches direct flights to Dubai
A Syrian Airlines (SyrianAir) aircraft landed today (April 20) at Dubai International Airport from Damascus International Airport, marking the resumption of direct flights between Syria and the UAE, reported Wam. This step comes as part of an exceptional first phase announced by the airline in an official statement, aimed at restoring regular air connectivity between Syria and the UAE. SyrianAir stated that this inaugural flight will be followed by a weekly schedule, with plans to gradually increase the number of flights over the coming period. According to the airline, four weekly flights will operate from Damascus to Dubai on Saturdays, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The frequency is expected to rise to daily flights soon, given the high demand for the route, it stated. Flights from Damascus to Sharjah will operate on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays, with plans to increase these to daily operations as well. Meanwhile, the Damascus-Abu Dhabi route will run twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays. "The resumption of direct flights to the UAE reflects the airline's commitment to reconnect Syria with regional and international travel markets, particularly countries with large Syrian expatriate communities, such as the UAE," Samih Arabi, the Director-General of SyrianAir, told Wam. This move is part of a broader operational plan to restore civil aviation activity and expand the airline's network, he stated. Arabi, who accompanied the inaugural flight to Dubai, stated that SyrianAir is working to gradually increase flight frequencies, citing continued growth in demand for travel to and from the UAE. He highlighted the significance of this step on both economic and social levels, noting that direct flights facilitate the movement of people and help reconnect Syrian families residing in the UAE with their loved ones back home.
Dubai Eye
20-04-2025
- Business
- Dubai Eye
First flight from Syria lands in Dubai marking resumption of service
A Syrian Airlines flight from Damascus landed in Dubai on Sunday, marking the resumption of regular operations between Syria and the UAE. It comes days after the UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced the resumption of flights to Syria. In a statement posted on national news agency Wam, SyrianAir said it will operate flights between Damascus and Dubai on Saturdays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Flights from Damascus to Sharjah will operate on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays, with plans to increase these to daily operations as well. Meanwhile, the Damascus–Abu Dhabi route will run twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays. Samih Arabi, Director-General of SyrianAir, who was on the flight, stated that the airline is working towards gradually increasing the frequency of flights due to growing demand for travel to and from the UAE. SyrianAir confirmed it is intensifying efforts to resume operations to other Arab and regional destinations in the near future. Flights to and from Syria were suspended due to the civil war in the country, with some international airlines restarting services to Damascus International Airport on January 9.
