Syrian Air resumes flights to the European Union

This unexpected return to European skies is now a reality. The stabilising domestic situation in Syria is allowing for the resumption of an increasing number of international flights. On 4 July, Syria’s national carrier, Syrian Air, will return to European skies. Syrian Air will fly from Damascus to Amsterdam three times a week: on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. On board Airbus A320s, passengers will spend around 4 hours and 50 minutes on the direct flight. The resumption of flights from the Netherlands to Syria marks the first step in reconnecting a country still recovering from a long war with the outside world and the home countries of the large Syrian diaspora.