Syria: main airports
Syria is served by two international airports: Damascus International Airport, in the capital, and Aleppo International Airport, which resumed limited service after the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024.
The country is going through a phase of political transition marked by strong instability: despite the reopening of some international air links, nearly all Western governments continue to advise against any travel to Syria.
Syria: recommended activities
Syria: visa and entry requirements
Visa procedures are subject to strong variation given the extraordinary conditions and the ongoing political transition: always check with the relevant diplomatic authorities before any travel consideration.
It is not advisable to plan a trip to Syria except for specific professional needs (humanitarian organizations, journalism) with adequate logistical and security support.
Syria: safety
Nearly all Western governments advise against any travel to Syria, due to the risk of terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict and persistent political instability following the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024: throughout 2026 several attacks occurred, including in the capital Damascus.
Some international airlines (including Turkish Airlines, Royal Jordanian and Qatar Airways) have resumed flights to Damascus, but the aviation authorities of several Western countries continue to advise against or prohibit their operators from flying over Syrian airspace. Always check your country's official updated advisories before any travel consideration.
Syria: health situation
Up-to-date routine vaccinations are generally recommended, along with hepatitis A and typhoid. Healthcare is severely compromised in many areas of the country after years of conflict: traveling with travel medical insurance covering evacuation is essential for anyone going to Syria.
Syria: currency, payments and connectivity
The currency is the Syrian pound (SYP), highly unstable after years of conflict and economic crisis. Banking and payment infrastructure is severely compromised in many areas: always bring sufficient cash in a strong currency (USD or EUR) if a trip is absolutely necessary.
