SunExpress to Launch Direct Damascus–Antalya Flights Three Times Weekly From November 13
Turkish airline SunExpress plans to operate direct flights between Damascus International Airport and the Turkish coastal city of Antalya starting November 13, running three flights per week on the new route.
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Key points
- SunExpress will fly directly between Damascus and Antalya.
- The new route launches on November 13.
- Flights will run three times per week.
- Ticket prices and detailed schedules have not yet been announced.
What does the new Damascus–Antalya route include?
Turkish carrier SunExpress (SunExpress) is set to open a direct air route linking Damascus International Airport with Antalya on Turkey's Mediterranean coast, starting November 13. The route will be operated three times per week, giving travelers an additional option for reaching one of Turkey's most popular destinations for tourism and business alike. For context, Damascus International Airport is Syria's main civilian airport, and its connections have been gradually recovering as airlines return to the country.
Who is SunExpress, the airline operating the route?
SunExpress is a Turkish airline known for connecting Turkey with destinations across Europe and the wider region, and it is particularly associated with leisure routes to Antalya, one of the Mediterranean's busiest resort cities. The entry of an operator of this scale into Damascus signals the progressive reintegration of Syrian civil aviation into regional air networks, a development closely watched by the large Syrian community abroad.
What does this mean for travelers?
For Syrians at home and in the diaspora, the new route offers an additional way to travel to Turkey without connecting flights or long overland journeys. It also serves families, students, and business travelers who move regularly between the two countries. However, key practical details remain unknown: the airline has not yet announced ticket prices or detailed flight times, so travelers should follow the airline's official channels and Damascus International Airport before making plans.
When can passengers book and what should they check?
With the route scheduled to begin on November 13 and tickets not yet on open sale with published fares, the safest approach is to monitor official announcements. Travelers should confirm visa and entry requirements for Turkey, check baggage rules once published, and verify schedules before booking, as launch dates for new routes can occasionally shift before operations stabilize.
Frequently asked questions
When do direct Damascus–Antalya flights start?
The direct flights between Damascus International Airport and Antalya are scheduled to begin on November 13, operated by the Turkish airline SunExpress, according to reports about the new route.
How many weekly flights will there be between Damascus and Antalya?
The new route will operate three flights per week, offering a regular direct connection between the Syrian capital and the Turkish Mediterranean city without layovers.
What is SunExpress?
SunExpress is a Turkish airline specializing in routes linking Turkey with regional and European destinations, and it is well known for its flights to Turkish resort cities, above all Antalya on the Mediterranean coast.
Have ticket prices for Damascus–Antalya flights been announced?
No. The airline has not yet announced fares or detailed flight schedules. Travelers are advised to follow SunExpress's official channels and Damascus International Airport updates before booking.
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