flyadeal Madinah-Damascus flights: schedule and travel guide

flyadeal began nonstop flights between Madinah (MED) and Damascus (DAM) on November 1, 2026. The new service runs twice a week, on Sundays and Wednesdays, and complements the airline's existing Jeddah-Damascus flights.

The route is operating rather than merely announced. flyadeal is displaying dated inventory in both directions. Twice-weekly service still leaves little room for recovery after a cancellation or missed departure, so the booked itinerary and day-of-travel flight status matter.

Original AI-generated OpenSim editorial illustration. It represents the route conceptually and is not the inaugural aircraft, flyadeal livery or an exact view of either city.

The practical answer: flyadeal schedules the route on Sunday and Wednesday in each direction. Confirm the exact local time, travel documents and fare-bundle baggage on the issued booking. Current official travel advice also makes Syria a trip that requires a fresh safety and insurance check, not an itinerary to book from the timetable alone.

Route status checked on November 9, 2026: operating and bookable.

The published Madinah-Damascus schedule

The airline's November 8 release says the following pattern has applied since November 1. It presents every time as KSA local time, UTC+3. Check the itinerary before arranging a pickup because airline schedules can change.

flyadeal says it uses an Airbus A320neo with an all-economy cabin on the route. Its Damascus-to-Madinah booking page shows current dated inventory. Search the Madinah-to-Damascus direction separately; one-way availability does not guarantee a suitable return.

No flight numbers were published in the sources reviewed for this guide. Use the number on the issued itinerary when checking status or arranging assistance.

Twice-weekly service changes the recovery plan

A direct flight removes a connection, but it does not remove disruption risk. With only two scheduled departures a week, a canceled flight may not have a same-day replacement on the same route.

Avoid placing a separate, non-refundable flight immediately after arrival. If another ticket, hotel deadline or pilgrimage arrangement cannot move, build in a generous buffer and confirm what each supplier will do after an airline change. Save the reservation, airline contact details and essential documents offline.

Official travel advice can change faster than an airline timetable. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office currently advises against all travel to Syria and warns that airports and airspace can close at short notice. Travelers should check the current advice issued for their own nationality, along with insurance exclusions, immediately before booking and departure.

Baggage depends on the purchased bundle

flyadeal's current hold-baggage rules separate its three fare bundles:

Read the allowance printed on the purchased itinerary rather than assuming the lowest fare includes a checked bag. flyadeal says extra hold baggage can be added through Manage Booking and that bag-drop counters close 60 minutes before scheduled departure.

Cabin allowance also depends on the fare. The airline's cabin-baggage safety guide says spare batteries and power banks must travel in cabin baggage, not the hold. Keep passports, medicine and the first day's essentials in an allowed cabin item.

Treat check-in cutoffs as limits, not targets

flyadeal's check-in guidance says counters close 60 minutes before departure and gates close 30 minutes before departure. Passengers who cannot obtain a boarding pass online are told to complete airport check-in at least two hours before departure.

An international document check can still require the counter even after an online check-in attempt. Arrive earlier than the minimum, particularly when checking baggage or requesting assistance. Madinah Airport's passenger guide provides terminal maps, transport information and passenger-rights links, but the airline itinerary remains the source for the operating terminal and counter.

Check entry rules before buying

The existence of a ticket does not establish permission to enter either country. Syria sets its own entry rules, and airline staff may need evidence that the passenger will be admitted before boarding.

The UK's current Syria entry guidance, written for British citizens, says a visa is required and tells travelers to confirm requirements with the authorities and travel provider. Other passports can face different rules. Do not rely on a forum report or another passenger's visa-on-arrival experience; obtain written, current guidance for the passport, residence status and purpose of travel.

For the Saudi Arabia direction, check the Saudi entry route that applies to the traveler, including any Umrah or visit purpose. Carry the same passport and approval used for the booking.

Mobile data in Madinah, not Syria

OpenSim's live catalog has Saudi Arabia eSIM plans for mobile data after arrival in Madinah. The catalog check on November 9 found five Saudi Arabia packages, including fixed-data and daily-data choices; each current option listed support for top-up. Package details can change, so confirm allowance, validity, network, hotspot terms and top-up eligibility before payment.

OpenSim does not currently list a Syria destination product. The Saudi Arabia plan does not provide Syrian coverage, inflight Wi-Fi, an airline ticket or a way around local network restrictions. Travelers who need service in Syria should make a separate, current arrangement and keep essential information available offline.

Ten questions about flyadeal's Madinah-Damascus flights

Has flyadeal started flying between Madinah and Damascus?

Yes. The schedule took effect on November 1, 2026, and the airline is displaying later inventory in both directions. Recheck flight status for the day of travel.

Which days does flyadeal fly the route?

The published pattern is Sunday and Wednesday in each direction. It is not a daily service.

What time are the flights?

Sunday departures are published at 13:00 from Madinah and 16:05 from Damascus. Wednesday departures are 12:40 from Madinah and 15:55 from Damascus. The airline's release labels all four times as KSA local time; use the issued itinerary as the final authority.

Is the Madinah-Damascus flight nonstop?

Yes. flyadeal describes it as a nonstop service between MED and DAM. A separate onward journey is another sector even when it appears in the same trip plan.

Which aircraft does flyadeal use?

The launch release names the Airbus A320neo in an all-economy layout. Aircraft substitutions can happen, so check the live seat map rather than treating that type as guaranteed for every date.

Does flyadeal's cheapest fare include checked baggage?

No. The fly bundle has no included hold baggage. fly+ currently includes one bag up to 20 kg, while flyMax includes one up to 32 kg, subject to the airline's size limit.

When should I arrive at the airport?

Allow substantially more time than the cutoff. flyadeal closes its counters 60 minutes and gates 30 minutes before departure; unresolved online check-in or document checks can require an earlier counter visit.

Can I obtain a Syrian visa on arrival?

Do not assume so. Rules and airline document checks can differ by passport and change quickly. Confirm the applicable requirement with the Syrian authorities and flyadeal before purchasing a fare that cannot be changed.

What happens if a flight is canceled?

Ask flyadeal about the affected booking. Because the route operates only twice weekly, the next same-route service may be several days away. Separately booked flights and hotels may have their own change rules.

Does an OpenSim Saudi Arabia eSIM work in Syria?

No. The Saudi Arabia product is for its listed Saudi coverage. OpenSim did not have a Syria destination plan when this guide was checked, so do not buy a Saudi package expecting it to connect after landing in Damascus.

Before booking

• Search both directions for the exact dates and confirm the itinerary is nonstop.
• Read every time from the issued booking, not only the launch table.
• Check the purchased fare's cabin and hold-baggage allowance.
• Allow time for document checks even if online check-in is available.
• Verify entry rules for the passport, residence status and travel purpose.
• Read current government travel advice and confirm insurance coverage.
• Leave a recovery buffer before a separate ticket or fixed commitment.
• Save the reservation, documents and essential contacts offline.
• Use the Saudi Arabia eSIM only for its listed coverage and recheck live package terms.

Sources and updates

flyadeal's live route pages support current sale inventory in both directions. The airline's November 8 release, carried by Zawya, and the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority's report support the November 1 start, twice-weekly schedule and A320neo operation. flyadeal's help center supports the baggage and check-in guidance; Madinah Airport supports the passenger facilities link. Current UK government pages support the clearly labeled British safety and entry boundaries.

A material change to the route's operating days, timetable, aircraft, baggage rules, check-in cutoffs or sale status would require this guide to be reviewed again. The issued booking, current government advice and day-of-travel flight status remain the final authorities.