Getting to the City Center from Aleppo International Airport
Transportation from the airport to the city center: Aleppo Airport is just a 15-minute drive from the city center; however, the airport has been closed to civilian airport transport for a while, so you can go to Gaziantep Airport or Hatay Airport through which you can get to Aleppo. There are private companies providing shuttle services at both airports, but this service has been interrupted for a while. You reach Aleppo in just no more than 3 hours by renting a car at the airport. There are 8 car rental companies at Gaziantep Airport, including Sixt, Hertz, and Avis. At Hatay Airport, 3 local companies provide car rental services for the passengers.
Getting to Aleppo International Airport from the City Center
Transportation from the City Center to the Airport:
The distance between the Aleppo Airport and the city center is short. However, since the airport is currently closed for commercial flights, you can use the closest airports to Aleppo, which are Hatay Airport and Gaziantep Airport. From these airports, you can rent a car and within 2-3 hours you can reach Aleppo city center. At Gaziantep Airport, there are seven car rental companies, both local and international and at Hatay Airport there are three local car rental companies.
Also, some companies provide shuttle services to Aleppo from both airports; but lately, these companies have temporarily suspended their services.
General Information About Aleppo International Airport (ALP):
Aleppo Airport has a history of almost 100 years and over the years, has been expanded and restored many times. The airport consists of 4 floors and it is located 7 kilometers from the city center. Aleppo Airport provides VIP Lounges, exchange offices, ATMs, a clinic, several shops, restaurants, duty-free, and a mosque. This airport is temporarily closed to commercial flights since 2011 and there is no clear date for its reopening.