Syrian Airlines resumes Damascus-Moscow flights after 18-month suspension
The restoration of the Moscow route comes as Damascus and Moscow reshape bilateral relations following political changes in Syria in 2024.
Damascus International Airport received a Syrian Airlines flight from Moscow on Sunday, marking the first direct return service between the capitals since December 2024, when operations were halted for over 18 months. Sameh Orabi, an official at Syria's General Authority of Civil Aviation, said the restored route would notably support the Syrian diaspora in Russia.
Zaur Guseinov, the Russian Embassy's charge d'affaires in Damascus, highlighted the resumption as a key step in bolstering bilateral ties, noting it would facilitate delegation exchanges and closer contacts among business, scientific, and cultural figures. Passenger Mahmoud Mustafa Niq, who flew on Sunday's inaugural Moscow-Damascus service, praised the improved travel convenience and expressed optimism about future expanded routes.
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