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Aleppo International Airport

Aleppo, SY

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Aleppo International Airport

Aleppo, Syria · Middle East

Syria's second airport: one compact terminal east of Aleppo that reopened in March 2025 and handled more than 315,000 passengers from January to August 2026. Thirteen airlines fly almost only international routes to Türkiye, the Gulf, Jordan and a few European cities. Facilities are basic, with cafés, a small duty-free, a currency exchange and free Wi-Fi. Lounge access is unverified, taxis are the only real way into town, and the airport closed twice in 2026.

Airportist Score

4.1/ 10

Rough

Ease of use5.5
Comfort & amenities4.0
Food & retail3.5
Ground access4.0
Reliability4.0
Lounges2.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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ALPOSAPModerate

Aleppo International Airport

Aleppo, Syria · Middle East

Syria's second airport: one compact terminal east of Aleppo that reopened in March 2025 and handled more than 315,000 passengers from January to August 2026. Thirteen airlines fly almost only international routes to Türkiye, the Gulf, Jordan and a few European cities. Facilities are basic, with cafés, a small duty-free, a currency exchange and free Wi-Fi. Lounge access is unverified, taxis are the only real way into town, and the airport closed twice in 2026.

Airportist Score

4.1/ 10

Rough

Ease of use5.5
Comfort & amenities4.0
Food & retail3.5
Ground access4.0
Reliability4.0
Lounges2.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Typical security
25 min
editorial average, not live
Best way to city
About 20–30 min to the old city (estimate)
Licensed taxi
On time
65%
of departures
Terminals
1
Passengers / year
226,260 (2025, partial year after reopening on 18 March); 315,000+ January–August 2026 (civil aviation authority)

ALP security wait times

2 photos

ALPGuide

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Arrive three hours early

Arrive 3 h before international flights.

The airport asks passengers on international flights to arrive three hours before departure (two hours for domestic). It says check-in opens three hours before departure and closes 45–60 minutes before, depending on the airline. There are several document and security checks, so allow the full time.

Terminal

One terminal, cash needed

Single terminal; bring cash and use the free Wi-Fi.

Everything is in a single four-floor terminal. There is a currency exchange inside, and card payments are patchy, so carry US dollars or Syrian pounds for visa fees, taxis and snacks. Free Wi-Fi is on the network "Aleppo-Airport-Free-WiFi".

Food

A few cafés and a small duty-free

Basic cafés and a small duty-free.

The airport and travel guides describe a handful of cafés and restaurants in the departure and arrival areas and a small duty-free shop. No outlet names, opening hours or prices are published, so do not count on much choice for late flights.

Status

Check your flight: closures happen at short notice

Closed twice in 2026; check before you go.

Aleppo was closed from 10 to 20 January 2026 during fighting in the city, and again from 28 February to 4 March 2026 when Syria shut its airspace. It reopened before Damascus, using northern air corridors towards Türkiye. Check your flight with the airline the day before and on the day of travel.

Live conditions

Right now at ALP

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

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Who this airport works for

Best for

Direct flights to northern Syria from Türkiye, the Gulf, Jordan and Germany
Avoiding the long road trip from Damascus
Visitors buying a visa on arrival

Watch out for

Short-notice closures in 2026 (10–20 January and 28 February–4 March)
Cash needed for visa fees and taxis; cards patchy
No public transport into the city; agree taxi fares first
No verified lounge access

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

5.5

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

4.0

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

3.5

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

4.0

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

4.0

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

2.0

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Annual passengers

226,260 (2025, partial year after reopening on 18 March); 315,000+ January–August 2026 (civil aviation authority)

Terminals

1

On-time departures

65%

Typical security

25 min

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for ALP.

Updated Oct 27, 2026

Aleppo International Airport (IATA ALP, ICAO OSAP) is Syria's second airport. It lies east of Aleppo, about 7 km from the historic centre (the airport says about 10 km), and is run by Syria's General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport.
226,260 passengers used it in 2025, a part year: it reopened to commercial flights on 18 March 2025. From January to August 2026 it handled more than 315,000 passengers on 3,068 flights, according to the civil aviation authority.
One passenger terminal of about 38,000 m² on four floors, built for about 1.7 million passengers a year.
Almost every flight is international. The airport lists 13 airlines: Turkish Airlines, AJet, Pegasus, SunExpress, Royal Jordanian, flydubai, Air Arabia, flynas, Jazeera Airways, Syrian Airlines, Fly Cham, Dan Air and LEAV Aviation.
Destinations on the airport's list include Istanbul (IST and SAW), Antalya, Izmir, Amman, Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Jeddah, Bucharest, Cologne/Bonn and Damascus. Schedules change often, so check the current timetable with your airline.
The airport closed twice in 2026: from 10 to 20 January during fighting in Aleppo, and from 28 February to 4 March when Syria shut its airspace during the regional war.

28 official sources

https://alpairport.gov.sy/en
https://alpairport.gov.sy/en/airlines
https://alpairport.gov.sy/en/destinations
https://alpairport.gov.sy/en/faq
https://alpairport.gov.sy/en/services
https://alpairport.gov.sy/en/wifi
https://alpairport.gov.sy/en/services/taxi
https://alpairport.gov.sy/en/services/parking
https://alpairport.gov.sy/en/services/vip-lounge
https://alpairport.gov.sy/en/prohibited
https://alpairport.gov.sy/en/contact
https://syria-report.com/traffic-at-the-aleppo-international-airport-2025/
https://caa.gov.qa/ar/news/mtar-hlb-aldwly-ystqbl-akthr-mn-315-alf-msafr-mndh-bdayt-2026
https://www.sookeh.com/syrian-provinces/aleppo/
https://yallasyrianews.com/a/146840
https://alalamsyria.ir/news/64137
https://sabq.org/article/v9rrlmj
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/syria-suspends-flights-at-aleppo-airport-until-further-notice-amid-escalation-with-sdf/3795482
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/syria-to-resume-flights-at-aleppo-airport-on-tuesday/3802823
https://www.pan.am/en/329864
https://radiofreesyria.com/partial-reopening-of-syrian-airspace-to-turkiye-as-damascus-airport-stays-closed/
https://yallasyrianews.com/a/100586
https://fly.sy/en/airports/aleppo-airport
https://blog.wego.com/aleppo-airport-guide/
https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Aleppo
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleppo_International_Airport
https://syriascopetravel.com/syria-visa-guide-2026-requirements-visa-on-arrival-fees/
https://news.flydubai.com/flydubai-resumes-flights-to-aleppo

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Aleppo International Airport and the Aleppo city center
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Getting There
2 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Licensed taxi
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Lounges
The airport's website lists a VIP lounge with soft seating and refreshments, but publishes no access rules, prices, hours or location. We could not verify Priority Pass, LoungeKey or alliance-status access, so plan to wait in the main departure area.
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Traveler Tips
Bring cash, ideally US dollars. Visa fees are paid in cash, taxis rarely take cards and card acceptance is patchy. The terminal has a currency exchange.
9 tips & hacks
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Amenities
4 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
Free Wi-FiCafés and restaurantsDuty-free and currency exchange
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Aleppo International Airport and the Aleppo city center

This airport ALP
City center Aleppo

Terminal navigation guide

Terminal-change and gate-area notes pulled from the markdown guide.

From Terminals & Navigation

Single terminal of about 38,000 m² on four floors, designed for about 1.7 million passengers a year.
Departures and arrivals are in the same building. Taxis wait outside the arrivals hall, and the car parks are a short walk from both halls.
The airport says it has assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchairs. Book it in advance through your airline.
Lost and found: +963 21 573 5106, daily 08:00–20:00 (airport contact page). Main switchboard: +963 21 2670000.
In September 2026 the civil aviation authority said Aleppo's new navigation aids had been calibrated so the airport can operate around the clock. It also said work to improve the existing airport with Saudi Arabia's Elaf investment fund will start in early 2027.

Ground transport guide

City-transfer, rideshare, train, and parking guidance from the markdown guide.

From Ground Transport & Parking

Taxi: licensed taxis wait outside the arrivals hall. The airport recommends using only official taxis and agreeing the fare or checking the meter before you set off. Travel guides say metered fares are not standard.
Hotel transfer: many travellers arrange a pick-up through their hotel, which avoids negotiating on arrival.
Parking: short- and long-stay car parks close to the terminal. Prices are not published.
No train or scheduled public bus to the city. The historic centre is about 7 km west, roughly 20–30 minutes by road (estimate).
Damascus is not linked by rail. Ask your airline or hotel about onward road transport, or take a Syrian Airlines or Fly Cham flight if one is scheduled.

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To city center

Aleppo

~8.5 km

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Licensed taxi

Licensed taxis wait outside the arrivals hall throughout operating hours.

Time to city

About 20–30 min to the old city (estimate)

Cost

Agree the fare before you set off (no published tariff)

Tip: Use only official taxis and settle the price before loading your bags, or book a hotel transfer.

Airport car parks

Short- and long-stay car parks a short walk from the departures and arrivals halls.

Time to city

About 20–30 min to the old city by car (estimate)

Cost

Not published

Tip: Short-stay spaces are for drop-off and pick-up; check the price at the entrance.

Lounge & amenity notes

Lounge, food, and quiet-spot picks pulled from the markdown guide.

From Lounges, Food & Amenities

The airport's website lists a VIP lounge with soft seating and refreshments, but publishes no access rules, prices, hours or location. We could not verify Priority Pass, LoungeKey or alliance-status access, so plan to wait in the main departure area.
Food: a handful of cafés and restaurants in the departure and arrival areas. Outlet names, hours and prices are not published.
Shopping: a small duty-free area for last-minute purchases.
Free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal and a currency exchange. No showers, hotel or sleeping area has been verified.

basic

Free Wi-Fi

Fast WiFi

Free network "Aleppo-Airport-Free-WiFi" in the terminal.

basic

Cafés and restaurants

Food

A few cafés and restaurants in the departure and arrival areas; names and hours not published.

basic

Duty-free and currency exchange

Shopping

A small duty-free area and a currency exchange counter; carry US dollars as cards are patchy.

basic

Taxi rank

Easy Transport

Licensed taxis outside the arrivals hall; agree the fare before you set off.

Editorial guide tricks

The markdown guide's highest-signal tactics before the data-backed tips below.

From Best Airport Tricks & Hacks

Bring cash, ideally US dollars. Visa fees are paid in cash, taxis rarely take cards and card acceptance is patchy. The terminal has a currency exchange.
Connect to the free Wi-Fi network "Aleppo-Airport-Free-WiFi". The airport gives +963 21 2670222 for Wi-Fi and flight information.
Agree the taxi fare before you set off, or book a transfer through your hotel in advance.
Check your flight the day before and on the day. The airport closed at short notice in January and in February–March 2026, and some routes run only once or twice a week.
There are no trains to the city, and Wego reports no scheduled public bus.

01

SecurityTraveler Tips & Hacks

Allow three hours for international flights

Check-in closes 45–60 minutes before departure.

The airport asks international passengers to arrive three hours before departure and two hours for domestic flights. Check-in opens three hours before and closes 45–60 minutes before departure, depending on the airline.

Pro

Plenty of time for document checks

Watch-out

Long wait in a basic terminal

02

TransportTraveler Tips & Hacks

Agree the taxi fare first

Licensed taxis wait outside arrivals; no public bus.

The airport recommends official taxis only and says to agree the fare or check the meter before you set off. There is no train and no scheduled public bus, so many travellers book a hotel transfer instead.

Pro

Short drive to the centre

Watch-out

Fares are negotiated and cash only in practice

03

NavigationTraveler Tips & Hacks

Have cash ready for a visa on arrival

Visa-on-arrival fees are paid in cash before passport control.

Many nationalities can get a visa on arrival at Aleppo; fees depend on nationality and some need approval in advance. There is a currency exchange in the terminal, but bring US dollars to be safe.

Pro

No embassy visit for many nationalities

Watch-out

Rules change and some airlines still ask for a visa in advance

04

LoungeTraveler Tips & Hacks

Do not count on lounge access

The airport lists a VIP lounge but publishes no access rules.

The airport's website describes a VIP lounge with soft seating and refreshments, but gives no access rules, prices, hours or location. We could not verify Priority Pass, LoungeKey or alliance-status access.

Pro

Short waits in a small terminal

Watch-out

No verified lounge for card holders or elites

Entry requirements

Syria (SY)

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Published alerts

Editorial profile notes — not a live alert feed. Live operations are on Overview and in the panel below.

Published alerts

Typical operations snapshot — editorial, not live news. File dated Oct 27, 2026.

Moderate

Aleppo airport was closed from 10 to 20 January 2026 during fighting in the city's Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh districts.It closed again when Syria shut its airspace on 28 February 2026 during the regional war, and reopened on 4 March 2026 using northern corridors, ahead of Damascus.Further short-notice suspensions are possible if regional tensions rise; check your flight with the airline before going to the airport.On-time share, delay minutes, cancellations and security wait are HonestAirport estimates; the airport publishes no punctuality figures.

Typical delay mix from the same editorial snapshot — not a live feed. Current operations are on Overview.

Typical departure delays30 min · 30%

Typical arrival delays30 min · 30%

Typical cancellations0 min · 4%

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