Aleppo International Airport - Flight Information and Guide (ALP)

Aleppo International Airport serves Syria's second city by population, among those most affected by years of civil war.

It has resumed limited air service after the fall of Assad's regime in December 2024, but remains subject to the same conditions of severe instability and security risk as the rest of Syria.

Content verified on 06/09/2026

Official source: www.aleppo-airport.com/en

How to get to Aleppo International Airport

Do not arrange any transfer to Aleppo city centre without first verifying the current security situation with official sources and ensuring adequate logistical support.

By Car

Road travel in Aleppo requires specific security precautions: travelers heading to Syria for professional reasons generally rely on dedicated logistical support.

By Train

The railway connection to the airport is not operational under current conditions.

By Bus

Planning public bus transfer is not advisable given current conditions.

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Tips Always check the latest official travel advisories from your country before any travel consideration.

Average travel time to ALP

TrainNot operating

Shuttle busNot applicable

Taxi / Private hireNot applicable without dedicated logistical support

Parking near Aleppo International Airport

Parking is subject to enhanced security measures.

How to get to Aleppo from ALP

By Train

Not operational under current conditions.

By Bus

Not applicable given current conditions.

By Taxi

Business travelers generally rely on transport organized with dedicated security measures.

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Car rental at Aleppo International Airport

Self-drive car rental is generally not recommended under current conditions.

Hotels near Aleppo International Airport

Do not plan a stay in Aleppo without first verifying the security situation with utmost attention using official sources.

Airport services

The airport resumed limited service after Assad's regime fell in December 2024, in a security context most Western governments continue to assess as high-risk.

Shopping & Duty Free

Commercial services are very limited, consistent with current reduced traffic.

Lounges & relaxation

Given the airport's scale, dedicated VIP lounges are not available.

Connectivity & Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi signal reaches only specific zones within the terminal.

Families & Children

Family facilities are limited, consistent with the airport's current traffic profile.

Terminal guide

The terminal has resumed limited service following the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, with reduced capacity and frequencies compared to the pre-war period.

Security checks take more time than usual: a good margin of advance time is advised.

Map of Aleppo International Airport

Frequently asked questions

Q. Is Aleppo airport operating again?

Yes, but with limited service and reduced capacity compared to the pre-war period, resumed after the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024.

Q. Is it safe to travel to Aleppo at the moment?

No, it remains subject to the same strong instability and security risk conditions as the rest of Syria: always check your country's latest official advisories.

Q. Was Aleppo affected by the Syrian civil war?

Yes, it was one of the cities hit hardest by the conflict, with extensive damage to the historic heritage of the old city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Q. How does the situation in Aleppo differ from Damascus?

Both remain subject to a very high risk level according to most Western governments, but Aleppo has even more limited airport capacity and flight frequency than Damascus.