Damascus International Airport is the largest and busiest airport in Syria, serving as the primary air gateway to the Syrian capital and the country as a whole. Located approximately 28 kilometers southeast of central Damascus, it has historically been the hub for Syrian Arab Airlines and a key link between Syria and the Middle East, Europe, and beyond. The airport's operations have been severely disrupted by the Syrian Civil War, which began in 2011, leading to the suspension or cancellation of most international flights and significant damage to infrastructure. Despite periodic reopenings and limited resumption of flights, the airport has operated well below its pre-war capacity for many years. As of recent years, a limited number of carriers, including some regional airlines, have resumed service, though the airport remains far from its former operational levels. Its status continues to evolve alongside the broader political and security situation in Syria.