Turkish airliner AJet begins direct flights to Damascus from Istanbul, Ankara

Türkiye’s Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu announced that AJet will begin direct flights from Istanbul’s Sabiha Gokcen Airport and Ankara’s Esenboga Airport to Damascus, Syria.

The new flight routes are scheduled to start on April 21, 2025, marking a significant expansion of Türkiye’s regional air travel network.

“Now, AJet is launching flights from Sabiha Gokcen Airport on the Anatolian side of Istanbul and Esenboga Airport in Ankara to Damascus,” Uraloglu said in a statement, recalling the beginning of direct flights to Syria from Istanbul earlier this year.

The new service follows the commencement of Istanbul-Damascus flights by Turkish Airlines in January 2025, which re-established air links between Türkiye and Syria after a long hiatus.

AJet’s decision to expand its route network to include Syria’s capital highlights the growing connections between the two countries.

Flight details and scheduling

AJet’s flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Damascus will operate four times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Damascus will take place three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.

“With these flights, AJet will operate flights to Damascus every day of the week from both Sabiha Gokcen and Esenboga airports,” Uraloglu added.

“We plan to increase the number of flights in the future depending on demand and operational needs.”

Affordable fares and increased accessibility

AJet, known for offering affordable and comfortable travel options, has set ticket prices starting from $149 or €149 for the new Damascus route.

The airline has also emphasized its commitment to providing quality service and increasing its route network as part of its ongoing expansion plans.

With this new addition, AJet joins Turkish Airlines as the second Turkish carrier to launch flights to Damascus after a 13-year break.