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flydubai Resumes Daily Flights to Damascus After 12-Yr Pause

Dubai-based flydubai resumes operations to Syria starting June 1, just in time for Eid Al Adha and the summer travel rush.

  • Publish date: Thursday، 22 May 2025
flydubai Resumes Daily Flights to Damascus After 12-Yr Pause

After more than a decade, flydubai is resuming direct flights to Damascus, Syria. Starting June 1, the Dubai carrier will operate daily flights between Dubai International Airport’s Terminal 2 and Damascus International Airport.

This marks the first time flydubai returns to the Syrian capital since suspending operations in 2011 due to the civil war. The decision to relaunch comes following the UAE’s move earlier this year to reopen air links with Syria.

Flight schedule and details

Flydubai’s daily service will depart Dubai at 6:30 AM and arrive in Damascus at 8:45 AM local time. The return leg will leave Damascus at 10:00 AM and land back in Dubai at 2:20 PM. Both business and economy class seats will be available for passengers.

The move aims to boost regional travel during the Eid Al Adha period and the upcoming summer season, offering a direct and reliable option between the two cities.

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Strengthening regional ties

According to flydubai CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith, the airline is “proud to return to a city with deep cultural and historical roots,” adding that the route supports the UAE’s broader push for regional connectivity.

Damascus was one of flydubai’s earliest destinations when it launched operations nearly 16 years ago. The return of this route also follows other recent flights by Syrian Airlines to the UAE, signaling renewed activity in travel between the two countries.

What led to the resumption

The revival of flights comes after diplomatic progress between Syria and the UAE. In April, Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara visited the UAE for the first time since taking office, meeting with President Sheikh Mohamed and discussing bilateral cooperation.

With all operational and safety checks cleared, flydubai says it's ready to welcome travelers back on board to Damascus — just ahead of what is expected to be a busy travel period.

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