The General Administration of Civil Aviation and Shipping of the Syrian Transitional Government announced on the 4th that starting on the 16th of this month, Syrian Airlines will resume regular direct flights between the capital Damascus and the Russian capital Moscow. Syrian Airlines said on the same day that passengers can now book tickets for this route through the company's official website or app. Omar Husari, director of the General Administration of Civil Aviation and Shipping of the Syrian Transitional Government, said that the restoration of the route is Syria's new initiative to further “open up to the world” and is part of ongoing efforts to develop the Syrian air transport industry. According to reports, Syria has recently opened or resumed several direct flights with the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia and other countries. Russia's TASS news agency reports that direct passenger flights between Damascus and Moscow were suspended after a drastic change in the Syrian political situation in December 2024.

The General Administration of Civil Aviation and Shipping of the Syrian Transitional Government announced on the 4th that starting on the 16th of this month, Syrian Airlines will resume regular direct flights between the capital Damascus and the Russian capital Moscow. Syrian Airlines said on the same day that passengers can now book tickets for this route through the company's official website or app. Omar Husari, director of the General Administration of Civil Aviation and Shipping of the Syrian Transitional Government, said that the restoration of the route is Syria's new initiative to further “open up to the world” and is part of ongoing efforts to develop the Syrian air transport industry. According to reports, Syria has recently opened or resumed several direct flights with the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia and other countries. Russia's TASS news agency reports that direct passenger flights between Damascus and Moscow were suspended after a drastic change in the Syrian political situation in December 2024.