There is a very good news for those traveling in Arab countries. After a long wait of almost 14 years, air and road routes between Jordan and Syria are fully reopening. Flights have started from January 2026 and now both the countries have decided to jointly make it better. This will provide a lot of relief to tourism and common people in commuting.
Know flight fares and timings
Regular flights are now flying between Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport and Damascus. Royal Jordanian is operating 4 to 20 flights a week, depending on the passenger flow. This journey takes only 25 to 55 minutes. If we talk about rent:
A one-way ticket ranges from approximately $168 to $204 (USD). Round trip tickets are available from 332 to 360 dollars.
On February 13, both the countries have also signed an agreement to improve training and functioning, which will further improve the service.
What is the update on border and bus service?
The path is also clear for those traveling by road. The Jaber-Nasib border on the Amman-Damascus highway is now open 24 hours a day. Recently there was some controversy regarding commercial trucks, but there is no restriction for common passengers and tourist buses. You can easily cross the border by your car or bus. This is the reason why a large number of Jordanians came to visit Syria last year.
What are the train and visa rules?
Work regarding railways is also going on at a fast pace. It is expected that trains will start running between Damascus and Amman by the end of 2026. Türkiye is also helping for this and the broken tracks are being repaired. Talking about visa, Jordanian citizens do not need a visa to visit Syria. People from other countries can get ‘Visa on Arrival’ at the border or airport, for which a fee will have to be paid. At the same time, with certain conditions, Syrian citizens will also be able to come to Jordan easily.