Flydubai is set to resume direct flights to Damascus from June 1, becoming the first carrier from the UAE to restart services to Syria.
Daily flights will operate from Dubai International Airport's Terminal 2 to Damascus International. The move follows the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority's green light earlier this year to restart air travel between the two countries.
"We are very pleased to be the first national carrier to resume flights to Syria after 12 years of halted operations," said Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai.
"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," he added.
Damascus was one of flydubai’s earliest destinations, with flights first launched in 2009. The return is timed to meet growing demand ahead of Eid Al Adha and the busy summer travel season.
Flydubai now serves over 130 destinations across 56 countries with a fleet of 88 Boeing 737 aircraft.
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