# Syrian diplomatic and aviation reintegration

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/syrian-diplomatic-and-aviation-reintegration
> Updated: 2026-09-29T14:45:42.000Z. Sources: 26. Developments: 3.

Following the overthrow of the Assad regime in December 2024, Syria has begun restoring diplomatic and civil aviation links with the international community.

Diplomatic efforts include the reopening of embassies in Damascus and Tripoli, Libya, after 14-year closures. Denmark has officially reopened its embassy in Damascus, with the Danish government pledging $76 million in aid for stabilization and refugee return. In Libya, Syrian and Libyan officials agreed to reactivate a joint higher committee and discussed expanding cooperation in security, trade, and energy.

In the aviation sector, Syrian Airlines has commenced expanding its direct flight network to Europe, including service between Damascus and Copenhagen. 

Regional connectivity has further expanded through flydubai, which is participating in the Syria Travel Show in Damascus in late September 2026. The airline currently operates three daily flights connecting Dubai to Damascus International Airport. Additionally, as of July 2026, flydubai has resumed daily nonstop service to Aleppo International Airport, marking the return of flights to the city after a nearly fourteen-year hiatus. These routes utilize Dubai International Airport as a transit hub to provide access to over 125 international destinations.

## Claims

- flydubai is participating in the Syria Travel Show in Damascus from September 28 to 30, 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The airline operates three daily flights between Dubai and Damascus International Airport. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- flydubai resumed daily nonstop flights to Aleppo International Airport in July 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Aleppo service was resumed after an absence of nearly fourteen years. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The airline's network provides access to more than 125 international destinations. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: flydubai expands Syrian network with daily flights to Damascus and Aleppo

flydubai is expanding its Syrian network, operating three daily flights to Damascus and having resumed daily service to Aleppo in July 2026, connecting Syria to over 125 global destinations via Dubai.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/flydubai-expands-syrian-network-with-daily-flights-to-damascus-and-aleppo

### 2026-09-20: Syrian Airlines expands European network with new direct flights

Syrian Airlines is expanding its European network with new direct flights from Damascus to Copenhagen and Vienna, aiming to reduce transit reliance and improve connectivity.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syrian-airlines-expands-european-network-with-new-direct-flights

### 2026-08-30: Syria reopens embassies in Damascus and Tripoli after 14-year closures

Syria is restoring international ties, reopening its embassies in Damascus and Tripoli after 14-year closures. Denmark has pledged $76 million for Syrian recovery and plans direct flights starting September 21.

20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syria-reopens-embassy-in-tripoli-and-signs-cooperation-agreement-with-libya

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