Doha: Syria’s Civil Aviation Authority announced on Saturday the full reopening of Syrian airspace to civilian air traffic. In a statement carried by Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the authority confirmed that Syrian airspace is now safe and available for use in accordance with international safety standards. It added that all air corridors, including those linking Syrian airports with the international airway network, have been reopened to civilian aviation.

According to Qatar News Agency, the authority stressed that the situation in the region will continue to be closely monitored and that additional measures may be taken if necessary to ensure the highest levels of safety and security in Syrian airspace. Meanwhile, Syrian Airlines announced the gradual resumption of its flights.

In a statement shared on its social media accounts and reported by SANA, the airline said flight operations would depend directly on the evolving security situation. Syria closed its airspace yesterday, Friday, following Israeli airstrikes on Iran.