flydubai Resumes Daily Dubai-Aleppo Flights After 14-Year Pause
Dubai-based flydubai has announced the resumption of direct flights to Aleppo, marking a significant expansion of its operations in Syria. Starting 20 July 2026, the airline will operate daily non-stop services between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Aleppo International Airport (ALP). ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(119); }); This development makes Aleppo flydubai’s second destination in Syria, following the successful launch of services to Damascus. The move comes nearly 14 years after operations to Aleppo were previously halted. It reflects flydubai’s ongoing commitment to connecting underserved markets and supporting Dubai’s role as a global aviation hub. ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(127); }); A Milestone for Connectivity Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai , expressed enthusiasm about the new route. “We are pleased to resume our operations to Aleppo after nearly 14 years of halted operations,” he said. “The introduction of our daily service to Aleppo marks an important milestone in our network expansion strategy.” Al Ghaith highlighted the airline’s core mission: creating direct air links to markets that previously lacked convenient connections. ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(128); }); The new service aims to meet strong existing demand while fostering closer economic, cultural, and familial ties between the UAE and Syria. Aleppo, one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, has long served as a vital commercial crossroads. ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(129); }); The resumption of direct flights is expected to benefit regional business travellers, the Syrian diaspora in the UAE and Gulf region, and visiting friends and relatives (VFR) traffic. Travellers will enjoy significantly shorter journey times compared to indirect routes. Photo Credit: flydubai Building on Damascus Success The Aleppo launch builds on positive momentum from flydubai’s Damascus operations. The airline became the first UAE carrier to offer daily services to the Syrian capital in June 2025. Due to robust demand, it has since increased frequency to three daily flights. Hamad Obaidalla, Chief Commercial Officer at flydubai , noted the encouraging response on the Damascus route. ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(130); }); “The resumption of our non-stop service to Aleppo builds on this momentum, providing our customers with greater choice and more convenient travel options between Dubai and Syria,” he said. The timing aligns well with peak summer travel demand. Flight Schedule Flights will depart from Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport. The schedule includes: FZ 1191: DXB to ALP, departing 11:00, arriving 13:40 FZ 1192: ALP to DXB, departing 14:40, arriving 19:20 ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(131); }); (All times local) Photo Credit: flydubai Passengers can expect flydubai’s modern Boeing 737 fleet, featuring lie-flat seats in Business Class and comfortable Economy seating. Additional amenities include an immersive in-flight entertainment system and internationally inspired meals. The airline also offers optimised cargo capacity to support bilateral trade. Fares are competitively positioned. Return Business Class starts from AED 8,000 (DXB-ALP) and Economy Lite from AED 1,800. Return fares from Aleppo start from USD 2,000 in Business Class and USD 470 in Economy Lite. ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(132); }); The service operates as part of the flydubai-Emirates codeshare partnership, allowing seamless connections, single-ticket itineraries, and through baggage check-in across the combined network. Growing Network and Future Plans flydubai continues to expand its footprint. The airline now serves more than 140 destinations with a fleet of 97 Boeing 737 aircraft. Recent additions include Benghazi in Libya and Bangkok in Thailand, with Pokhara in Nepal scheduled for September 2026. Since starting operations in 2009, flydubai has carried over 137 million passengers and opened more than 100 new routes. The focus remains on removing barriers to travel and enhancing connectivity across diverse regions. ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(133); }); This resumption of services to Aleppo signals renewed opportunities for trade, tourism, and people-to-people connections between the UAE and Syria. As demand for travel in the region grows, flydubai’s daily service is well-positioned to play a key supporting role.
