{"id":105179,"date":"2025-07-29T11:43:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T06:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=105179"},"modified":"2025-07-29T04:55:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T23:25:09","slug":"turkish-airlines-to-resume-flights-to-aleppo-syria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/29\/turkish-airlines-to-resume-flights-to-aleppo-syria\/","title":{"rendered":"Turkish Airlines to Resume Flights to Most Dangerous City in the World After 13 Years"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ISTANBUL\u2014<\/strong> Turkish Airlines (TK)<\/a> will officially resume direct flights between Istanbul (IST) and Aleppo (ALP) on August 1, marking a significant step in reestablishing air connectivity with Syria\u2019s second-largest city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The national carrier will operate daily service on the Istanbul\u2013Aleppo route, with round-trip fares launching at a promotional rate of $299. This comes as air traffic between T\u00fcrkiye and Syria gradually resumes following major political shifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Turkish Airlines Resumes Aleppo, Syria Flights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Turkish Airlines (TK) had suspended all flights to Syria in April 2012 due to the outbreak of civil war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the political landscape changing after the collapse of the Assad regime in late 2024, conditions have now improved enough to reintroduce regular commercial service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline had already restarted limited operations in Syria on January 23, 2025. The inaugural flight, TK 846<\/strong>, from Istanbul (IST)<\/a> to Damascus (DAM), carried 349 passengers, many of whom were Syrian nationals returning home for the first time in over a decade. This emotional milestone paved the way for further route expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The addition of Aleppo (ALP) to the flight schedule signals Turkish Airlines\u2019 commitment to rebuilding regional connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aleppo is a vital commercial and cultural hub, and its reintegration into international flight networks reflects improving stability in northern Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Political Changes Driving Aviation Recovery<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The resumption of air services follows major developments in Syria\u2019s governance. After the departure of President Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, a transitional government led by President Ahmad al-Sharaa assumed office in January 2025. One of its early initiatives was to re-engage with regional neighbors, including T\u00fcrkiye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diplomatic normalization has opened the door for aviation and trade to return, with T\u00fcrkiye playing a key role due to its proximity and longstanding ties with the Syrian population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The return of Turkish Airlines and AJet to Syrian skies reflects the deepening cooperation under the new administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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