Turkish Airlines has announced that it will not carry Israeli and Iranian nationals on its flights to Damascus, according to a statement published on its website.
The airline revealed earlier this week that it would launch flights to Damascus from January 23, with a schedule of three flights per week.
“In accordance with recent decisions taken by the Syrian Arab Republic authorities, certain rules have been established for passengers entering Syria,” the airline said. “Citizens of all countries except Israel and Iran are permitted to enter the country.”
Turkish Airlines further clarified that Syrian citizens with proper documentation confirming their nationality would be allowed to enter Syria. Lebanese citizens are also eligible if one of their parents is a Syrian citizen, or if they hold a Syrian residence permit or visa.
“Members of the Press are subject to special permission,” the announcement stated.
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