What is the main airline in Syria?

Syrian Arab Airlines, also known as Syrian Arab Airlines, is the national flag carrier of Syria.



As of early 2026, the aviation landscape in Syria is undergoing a significant transition. Historically, the state-owned Syrian Air (Syrian Arab Airlines) has been the primary carrier, but its operations have been heavily restricted for over a decade due to conflict and international sanctions. However, a major development occurred in early 2026 with the announcement of flynas Syria, a new joint-venture airline. This carrier is a partnership between the Syrian General Authority of Civil Aviation (holding a 51% stake) and the Saudi low-cost giant flynas (holding 49%). Backed by a $2 billion investment from Saudi Arabia’s Elaf fund, flynas Syria is poised to become the most influential carrier in the country, aiming to reconnect Syria with the Middle East, Europe, and Africa by late 2026. While private carriers like Cham Wings Airlines continue to operate regional routes, the entry of flynas Syria represents a strategic shift toward revitalizing the nation's air transport sector and signifies a move toward regional economic reintegration following the lifting of several major sanctions.

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