Why go
- City in Aleppo Governorate, Syria.
- Served by Hatay Airport (HTY).
History
Aleppo is a city in northern Syria, which serves as the capital of the Aleppo Governorate, the country's most populous governorate. With an estimated population of 2,098,000 residents as of 2021, it is Syria's largest city by urban area, and the second-largest city in the country, being the most populous until it was surpassed by Damascus, the capital of Syria. Aleppo is also the largest city in Syria's northern governorates and one of the largest cities in the Levant region.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Pegasus Airlines PC (737-800, A320) · 3 routes: Istanbul, Izmir, Nicosia
- Turkish Airlines TK (737-800, 737-700, 737-700, A319, A320, A321) · 3 routes: Ankara*, Istanbul, Istanbul*
- Atlasjet KK (A320) · 1 route: Istanbul
- Maldivian Air Taxi 8Q (A320) · 1 route: Istanbul
- SunExpress XQ (737-800) · 1 route: Izmir
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 8 direct destinations
- Nas Air XY (A320) · 3 routes: Jeddah, Madinah, Riyadh
- Pegasus Airlines PC (737-800, A320) · 3 routes: Istanbul, Izmir, Nicosia
- Turkish Airlines TK (737-800, 737-700, A320, A321) · 3 routes: Ankara*, Istanbul, Istanbul*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Hatay Airport (HTY); 9 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: HTY has direct flights to 8 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Istanbul, Ankara, Istanbul, Izmir, Jeddah…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Aleppo, Syria. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.