Turkish Airlines has resumed flights from Istanbul to Aleppo, reopening a route that had been closed for 13 years due to Syria’s long civil war.
This return marks the first regular commercial air link to what was once considered the most dangerous city in the world.
Aleppo, Syria’s second-largest city, suffered years of intense fighting during the conflict. In 2012, all international flights were suspended.
The city became a symbol of war and destruction. Now, with conditions improving, Turkish Airlines is restoring daily service, offering round-trip tickets from $299.
The first flight touched down in Aleppo on August 1, 2025, signaling a step forward for both travel and diplomacy.
Earlier in 2025, AJet, a budget airline linked to Turkish Airlines, restarted flights to Damascus.
Other carriers, such as Qatar Airways, are also preparing to launch service to Aleppo in the coming weeks.
This development follows political changes in Syria, where a leadership shift in 2024 paved the way for new international ties.
In January 2025, Syria resumed its first international flights in over a decade, starting with routes between Istanbul and Damascus.
Reopening air travel to Aleppo supports business, tourism, and family reunions. Many Syrians living abroad have waited years to return home.
Airlines believe the renewed connections will help rebuild the city’s economy and offer hope for long-term recovery.
As flights land once again in Aleppo, the skies above a once-devastated city signal a new chapter.
What was once cut off from the world is now reconnected, one flight at a time.