Qatar Airways to Resume Flights to Aleppo
The weekday schedule will include departures from Doha on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sundays aboard Flight QR414 (08:30–11:40), with the return Flight QR415 from Aleppo departing at 13:55 and arriving in Doha at 17:00.
This reinstates Qatar Airways' presence in Aleppo—a destination it has served since 2011—following the successful resumption of flights to Damascus earlier in 2025 . Aleppo now becomes the airline's second Syrian destination, underscoring a strategic expansion to bolster regional connectivity and post-conflict restoration.
Reopening this route is a pivotal development for both the aviation industry and Syria's ongoing recovery. Enhanced air access facilitates business travel, humanitarian missions, and family reunions through Hamad International Airport in Doha, a globally renowned hub.
For travelers and diaspora families, these flights offer crucial access to Aleppo, a city of deep cultural significance and resilience in Syria. With Qatar Airways affirming its commitment to safety and seamless operations, bookings are now open via the airline's app and website, paving the way for renewed personal and commercial travel.
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