The UAE's Etihad Airways has announced the addition of a new destination to its global network, launching scheduled flights to the Syrian capital, Damascus, from June 2026, with 4 weekly flights on Airbus A320 aircraft featuring 8 Business Class seats and 150 Economy Class seats.
According to the announced schedule, flight EY561 will depart Abu Dhabi International Airport at 9:15 and arrive in Damascus at 11:30, while flight EY562 will depart Damascus at 15:00 and arrive in Abu Dhabi at 19:00. Flights will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, according to the Etihad Airways website.
Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways, explained that this new route reflects the airline's commitment to connecting people with the places that matter to them. He added that expanding its network to Damascus strengthens social, economic and cultural ties and supports the large Syrian community in the UAE, alongside growing trade between the two countries.
According to official data, trade between the UAE and Syria in 2024 was worth about AED 2.5 billion (about $680 million), an increase of 23% year on year, while the UAE hosts more than 350,000 Syrians who contribute to various economic and cultural sectors.
Damascus is the 28th destination Etihad Airways has announced it will serve this year, as part of its expansion plan aimed at carrying 38 million passengers annually by 2030.
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