Flights to the world’s ‘most dangerous city’ have resumed after a whopping 13 years.
Beginning tomorrow, August 1, Turkish Airlines will resume trips between Istanbul Airport and Aleppo.
The move marks the first time Syria‘s second-largest city will be reintroduced to international flight networks, following huge political shifts between Turkey and Syria.
Aleppo boasts strong cultural heritage and is known for traditional Arab poetry, as well as having good commercial links.
However, back in 2012 Turkish Airlines halted all flights to the country following the civil war.
It has long been thought of as a dangerous city to visit.
But since the fall of Bashar al-Assad‘s regime last year when the dictator was forced out by Syrian rebels, the political situation in the country has changed.
Now, things have improved so much that the air company will be offering a daily flight, initially on sale for $299 (£226) return.
Beginning tomorrow, August 1, Turkish Airlines will resume trips between Istanbul Airport and Aleppo
The move marks the first time Syria ‘s second-largest city will be reintroduced to international flight networks, following huge political shifts between Turkey and Syria
It isn’t the first step towards travel between the two areas, however.
Earlier this year, on January 23, an inaugural flight from Istanbul to Damascus flew 349 passengers.
Many of those on board were Syrian nations and were returning to their home country for the first time in years.
It comes after Syria’s new leader President Ahmad al-Sharaa stepped into power in January.
The new flight by Turkish Airlines will help encourage trade, tourism and strengthen the connection between the two countries.
AJet, a budget company owned by Turkish Airlines, also reintroduced flights from Turkey to Damascus back in June.
There has been further expansion of airline presence in Syria, too.
In April this year, Emirates reintroduced flights to Damascus International Airport.
Aleppo boasts strong cultural heritage and is known for traditional Arab poetry, as well as having good commercial links
However, back in 2012 Turkish Airlines halted all flights to the country following the civil war
Qatar Airways is also set to start flights to Aleppo from Doha next month.
Turkish Airlines was recently crowned the continent’s best carrier in the World Airline Awards.
Earlier this year, the company announced it will operate flights to Istanbul from Stansted in 2026.
The service will launch on March 18 2026 and the airline will operate 14 weekly flights on the route.
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