Amman (Agencies): Jordan announced on Thursday that it will resume air travel to Syria starting 31 January, marking the first commercial flights between the two countries in over a decade.
Royal Jordanian Airlines confirmed it will operate four weekly flights to Damascus, connecting the Syrian capital to a network of over 45 global destinations, including Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and the Gulf region.
This milestone follows the reopening of Damascus International Airport to international traffic on 7 January, a significant step for Syria as it rebuilds its connectivity with the world. Several international airlines have since restarted operations to and from Damascus.
Airlines had ceased flights to Syria in 2012 amidst the violent crackdown on pro-reform protests by the Syrian regime. The unrest, which began in 2011, led to widespread conflict and the eventual collapse of Bashar Al-Assad’s government in December 2024. Anti-regime groups took control of Damascus, forcing Assad, who had ruled Syria for nearly 25 years, to flee to Russia.
The restoration of flights marks a new chapter in regional cooperation and could provide a boost to Syria’s efforts to recover from years of isolation and conflict.
Jordan’s decision to resume flights underscores the growing regional interest in normalizing relations with Syria and supporting its reintegration into the international community. As commercial routes reopen, the development is expected to facilitate trade, tourism, and humanitarian efforts in the region.