Syrian Civil Aviation Authority Opens New Air Corridor Linking Aleppo to the Mediterranean
Date: March 5 2026
The President of Syria’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Omar Al‑Hasri, announced the inauguration of a new air corridor that connects the northern city of Aleppo to the Mediterranean Sea. The route will serve foreign airlines as well as the national carrier Syrian Airlines, and it coincides with the gradual resumption of traffic at Aleppo International Airport.
Key Points
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Purpose of the corridor | To provide safe operating trajectories for arrivals and departures at Aleppo International Airport within the existing air‑route network. |
| Eligibility | Open to any airline that complies with international safety standards and obtains the required regulatory approvals. |
| Not exclusive to Syrian Airlines | The corridor can be used by other carriers that wish to transit or operate in Syrian airspace. |
| Recent developments | • The CAA re‑opened northern air routes toward Turkey on the same day. • The first Syrian Airlines flight left Aleppo for Istanbul on Thursday, arriving without incident – marking the first step in restoring regular traffic. |
| Upcoming flights | • A new Aleppo–Jeddah service is scheduled for Friday. • Additional destinations, such as Riyadh, are under study. |
| Royal Jordanian | The airline is expected to use the new corridor on Friday for its Amman‑to‑Aleppo flight, further supporting the phased recovery of air traffic. |
Statements from the Authority
“The main objective of reopening this corridor is to guarantee secure flight paths for both inbound and outbound operations at Aleppo International Airport, within the currently available air‑route network,” said Omar Al‑Hasri.
“The corridor will be accessible to any airline that meets international safety norms and follows the usual regulatory procedures and required authorisations.”
Context
- The Civil Aviation Authority confirmed on Thursday, March 5, 2026 that it has reinstated air routes in the northern sector of Syrian airspace heading toward Turkey, alongside the reopening of Aleppo International Airport.
- The successful Aleppo‑Istanbul flight marks a significant milestone in the gradual revival of Syria’s civil aviation sector after years of disruption.
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Keywords: Aleppo International Airport, Syrian Civil Aviation Authority, air corridor, Syrian Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Middle East aviation, air traffic recovery, Mediterranean air route, Turkey‑Syria airspace.
