flydubai resumes flights to Damascus

A fludubai flight.

• The Dubai-based carrier starts flights to the Syrian capital from 01 June 2025, becoming the first carrier from the UAE to resume flights to the market

• Flights are now open for sale and will operate daily, underscoring the carrier’s ongoing commitment to connect underserved markets with Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 21 May: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced today the start of direct flights to Damascus from 01 June 2025. Flights to Damascus International Airport (DAM) will operate daily from Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB).

Commenting on the resumption of operations to Syria, Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, said: “we are very pleased to be the first national carrier to resume flights to Syria after 12 years of halted operations. Damascus holds a special cultural and historical significance within the region and we are excited to serve the city again with a direct daily service, highlighting our commitment to supporting the United Arab Emirates’ efforts to foster regional connectivity.”

Damascus was one of the carrier’s first destinations with flights commencing nearly 16 years ago in June 2009. flydubai’s decision to restart its operations to Damascus comes after the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)’s announcement to resume flights between the two countries earlier this year in April.

Flight details

Flights to Damascus International Airport (DAM) will operate daily from Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB) from 01 June 2025. - Press release