Syria Resumes Operations at Damascus Airport Free Zone After 14-Year Hiatus

Syria has resumed operations at the Damascus International Airport Free Zone, receiving its first commercial shipment in more than 14 years, in a move aimed at boosting investment, trade exchange, and economic growth.

According to the Syrian General Authority for Land and Maritime Crossings, the reopening of the free zone comes as part of a broader reconstruction plan designed to stimulate the national economy, noting that the project “contributes to attracting investments and reinforcing Syria’s position as a regional hub for transport and logistics services.”

The authority added that the arrival of the first commercial shipment marks the beginning of a new operational phase, reviving one of the country’s most vital economic facilities. It emphasized that the move reflects the government’s efforts to develop the business environment and open new horizons for both local and international investors.

Earlier, the Syrian transitional government had announced a project to expand Damascus International Airport with investments estimated at around $4 billion, alongside plans to rebuild and modernize the Damascus and Aleppo airports and construct new ones, as part of a strategy to strengthen air connectivity and increase trade and transport links with Arab and international markets.