The key facts
- SunExpress has launched direct flights to Damascus from Antalya and Izmir under the winter schedule
- Flights from Antalya operate on Thursdays and Saturdays, from Izmir on Wednesdays and Fridays — four flights per week in total
- The company also continues winter flights between Izmir and Aleppo
New routes to Syria
The Turkish-German carrier SunExpress, a joint venture of Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, has added Damascus to its Middle Eastern network: the company announced the launch of direct flights to the Syrian capital from Antalya and Izmir as part of its winter schedule. The first flight from Antalya to Damascus took place on Thursday, November 12; this route is operated twice a week, on Thursdays and Saturdays. Flights between Izmir and Damascus started on Friday, November 13, and operate on Wednesdays and Fridays. In total, there will be four flights per week across the two routes.
Context of the carrier's network
In addition to the new destinations, SunExpress continues its winter flights between Izmir and Aleppo. The company positions the launch as an expansion of air service between Turkey and Syria and an opportunity to reach Damascus directly from both Turkish cities. The duration of the winter schedule beyond the announced flight timetable was not specified in the company's statement.
