Airline codes
RB · SYR
IATA · ICAO · callsign “SYRIANAIR”
Every Syrian Air flight number begins with RB. Flight-tracking sites and air traffic control use the ICAO code SYR, and the radio callsign is SYRIANAIR.
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Syrian Air (RB) Guide
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Syria’s national airline: flights from Damascus and Aleppo, fleet, baggage and what to know before you book. Ask a question
In short
Syrian Air is the state-owned flag carrier of Syria, based at Damascus International with Aleppo as a second hub. A small mixed fleet flies to about 20 destinations, mostly in the Middle East and the Gulf, mainly serving travellers to and from Syria. Syrian Air is not in an alliance and runs SyrianAir Frequent Flyer. Cabins are Business and Economy.
Syrian Air is Syria’s state-owned national airline. In 2025 it began renewing its fleet.
Please note: bookingMentor is an independent travel service and is not affiliated with Syrian Air. Flights to and from Syria can change at short notice; confirm your booking with the airline and check your government’s travel advice.
What to expect
Syrian Air (Syrianair, IATA RB) is the state-owned national airline of Syria, based at Damascus International Airport with Aleppo as a second hub. It flies mainly to the Gulf, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Europe, and is the main choice for Syrians abroad visiting home and for travellers heading to Damascus or Aleppo now that the network is reopening after the 2024 change of government.
History of Syria's airline
The airline was founded in 1946 as Syrian Airways and began flying in June 1947 with Beechcraft 18 and DC-3 aircraft. When Syria and Egypt formed the United Arab Republic, the airline merged with Egypt's Misrair on 25 December 1958 to create United Arab Airlines. Syria left the union in September 1961, and in October that year Syrian Arab Airlines was set up to take over the Syrian side of the business.
The airline joined IATA in 1967. Damascus International Airport opened as its main hub in 1973, and the SyrianAir styling was adopted on 11 November 1975. In the 1980s the airline flew Soviet-built Tupolev jets, and its first Airbus A320 arrived in October 1998. A decree on 9 January 2020 dropped "Arab" from the official name.
Europe and fleet renewal
Flights to Europe stopped in July 2012, and for more than a decade the airline could not easily add new aircraft or parts. It still added two Airbus A340-300s in 2017.
In 2025 a US$250 million financing deal led by Qatar's UCC Holding was signed for up to ten Airbus A320s.
Where Syrian Air flies
The network in 2025 and 2026 includes the Gulf (Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Kuwait City), Saudi Arabia (Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam and Medina), Istanbul, and European cities including Amsterdam, Vienna and Copenhagen. Moscow and Medina were added from September 2025, and flights to Berlin and Munich are planned to start in November 2026. Inside Syria, Damascus connects with Aleppo and with Deir ez-Zor, whose airport reopened in 2026.
Some routes, including Baghdad, Amman, Beirut, Latakia and Qamishli, are listed as suspended. Before the war the airline served more than 50 destinations, so the map is still well below its old size.
The airline today
The Government of Syria owns all of Syrian Air, and Anwar Akkad is director general. The airline belongs to the Arab Air Carriers' Organization but no global alliance.
Planning a trip with Syrian Air
Routes have been added and suspended quickly since 2025. Check the current timetable directly with Syrian Air or an authorised agent before you plan. Read your government's travel advice for Syria and check visa rules with a Syrian embassy before you buy a ticket.
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- Founded1946
- Other gatewaysALP
- Online check-inNo
Everything you should know
At a glance
Syrian Air (IATA: RB, ICAO: SYR) is the state-owned flag carrier of Syria, founded in 1946 and based in Damascus, with Aleppo as a second hub. It flies about 16 Airbus A320, A340, ATR and Boeing 737 aircraft to around 20 destinations, mostly in the Middle East and the Gulf.
| Headquarters | Damascus, Syria |
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| Fleet types | Airbus A320, A340-300, ATR 72-600, Boeing 737-500 |
| Frequent flyer | SyrianAir Frequent Flyer |
| Official website | syrian-airlines.net |
Flight routes
Destinations and routes
Destinations listed in Syrian Air’s published network, grouped by region. Seasonal and new Syrian Air routes come and go, so check the schedule for your dates.
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FromTo DAM DOH DamascusHamad Available airlines1 airline- Syrian Air
Europe
Damascus (DAM) departures1 destination
FromTo DAM AMS DamascusAmsterdam Airport Schiphol Available airlines1 airline- Syrian Air
Fleet and aircraft
As of August 2025: 11 Airbus A320-200s (6 more on order), 2 A340-300s, 2 ATR 72-600s and 1 Boeing 737-500. A US$250 million deal signed in 2025 finances up to ten new A320s.
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Airbus A320-200 Narrow-body · 11 Regional and Gulf routes
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Airbus A340-300 Wide-body · 2 Longer and high-demand routes
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ATR 72-600 Turboprop · 2 Short routes
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Boeing 737-500 Narrow-body · 1 Regional routes
Cabin classes
Two cabins on most aircraft.
Economy All flights
Standard service
Checked bag included
Business Most aircraft
Front cabin
Priority servicesExtra baggage
SyrianAir Frequent Flyer
Earn points on RB flights with SyrianAir Frequent Flyer, which you can join on the Syrian Air website.
Frequent passengers can join the programme to earn benefits on Syrian Air flights. Ask the airline for current rules.
Baggage allowance
Syrian Air does not give every passenger the same allowance: the route, the cabin and the fare you buy each change it. Your RB e-ticket shows what you have.
Checked baggage
On your e-ticket
Cabin baggage
Depends on fare
Extra bags
Cheaper before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only
Allowances depend on route and fare and are shown on your ticket.
Pro tip: confirm the allowance with the airline before you travel, as rules can change while the network is rebuilt.
Travel day
Online Check-in
Here is the order to follow for an RB flight: check in, sort your documents, meet the airport deadline and drop your bags.
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Step 1
Check in at the airport
The Syrian Air airport counter handles check-in on this route. Ask the airline in advance if online check-in is available for your flight.
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Step 2
Prepare your documents
International Syrian Air passengers need a passport and whatever visa, residence permit or entry documents the destination requires. Domestic RB passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.
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Step 3
Arrive early
Syrian Air closes its check-in counters before departure, and passengers who miss the cut-off can be refused boarding. Leave room for bag drop and security at DAM.
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Step 4
Drop your bags
Syrian Air desks and bag-drop points take your hold luggage. Keep the bag-tag receipt with your boarding pass until the bags come off at the end of your RB trip.
Syrian Air counter
Ready to check in?
Check in and manage your booking on the official Syrian Air website.
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Cheap tickets
Ways to pay less for a Syrian Air ticket, from the dates you choose to the fare type you buy.
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01
Look across the week
Syrian Air fares are often lower on midweek departures. Search a spread of dates around your trip to find the cheaper days.
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Avoid peak seasons
Eid and the summer months are busy as Syrians abroad visit family.
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Compare Syrian Air fare types
Look at the next Syrian Air fare up: if it bundles a hold bag or easier changes, it may beat the basic fare plus extras.
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Yes. Syrian Air operates from Damascus and Aleppo and has been rebuilding its fleet and network since 2025.
Flights to Europe restarted in 2025, but check the current schedule before planning.
Change rules come with each Syrian Air fare, and the lowest ones allow the least. Make changes through the airline or whoever sold you the ticket.
On an infant ticket, a child under two usually flies on an adult’s lap. Add the baby when you book with Syrian Air and check what it allows for prams and car seats.
Enter your RB flight number on syrian-airlines.net or in the app, or watch the departure boards at the airport.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Everything travellers ask before flying Syrian Air.
We check these Syrian Air answers with the airline’s own sources and aviation references every season.
General
Syrian Air's main hub is Damascus International Airport. The airline has also used Aleppo International Airport as a base, and it connects both cities with domestic and international flights.
Syrian Air mainly flies to the Middle East and North Africa, including the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq and Saudi Arabia. It also serves Istanbul and Amsterdam. Routes have changed often since 2025, so check the current schedule.
Yes. In 2025 a US$250 million financing deal led by Qatar's UCC Holding was signed for up to ten Airbus A320s.
Syrian Air's Airbus A320 and A340 aircraft have Business and Economy seats. Its ATR 72-600 turboprops have Economy seating only. Check the aircraft type for your flight when booking.
Syrian Air uses the IATA code RB and the ICAO code SYR, with the call sign SYRIANAIR.
Yes. Since 2025 Syrian Air flies to Amsterdam, Vienna and Copenhagen, and Berlin and Munich flights are planned from November 2026.
Yes. A US$250 million financing deal led by Qatar's UCC Holding was signed in 2025 for up to ten Airbus A320s.
The Government of Syria owns 100 per cent of Syrian Air.
The Syrian Air baggage allowance depends on your route, cabin and fare. The Baggage allowance section of this guide gives 4 figures, by cabin and route where they differ. Check the allowance printed on your ticket before you pack.
The Syrian Air frequent flyer programme is SyrianAir Frequent Flyer. How members earn and spend points is explained in the SyrianAir Frequent Flyer section of this guide.
Contact Syrian Air through its official website, syrian-airlines.net.
Getting there
No. Syrian Air is not a member of any global airline alliance. If you connect to another airline, you may need separate tickets, so allow extra time and check baggage transfer rules.
Online check-in: no. Check in on syrian-airlines.net. The Check-in section of this guide walks through it in 4 steps.
Booking
As of August 2025 Syrian Air had 11 Airbus A320s, two A340-300s, two ATR 72-600s and one Boeing 737-500, with six more A320s on order.
Timing & weather
Syrian Air was founded in 1946, 80 years ago.