Russians can now fly directly to Iraq and Syria
Russians can now fly directly to Iraq and Syria — direct flights between the countries have resumed. The decision to restore air connectivity is based on growing demand for direct flights from Baghdad to Moscow.
Consensus
- Russia has resumed direct flights to Iraq.
- Iraqi Airways has resumed direct flights between Baghdad and Moscow.
- The first flight from Baghdad to Moscow arrived at Vnukovo Airport on August 4, 2026.
- Flights between Iraq and Russia are scheduled to operate twice a week.
- The resumption of flights is due to growing passenger demand.
- Direct flights from Russia are now available to 36 countries.
Points of divergence
- Syrian Airlines has resumed direct flights between Damascus and Moscow, with the first flight scheduled for August 16, operating weekly on Sundays. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- The first flight from Baghdad arrived at Vnukovo Airport, and flights are scheduled for Tuesdays and Saturdays. — vedomosti
- The decision to restore air connectivity was driven by growing demand for direct flights from Baghdad to Moscow. — tg_moscash
- The Ministry of Transport reported that direct flights are now available to 36 countries. — tg_rian_ru
- Russian authorities are considering restoring direct air links with Mexico and have held consultations with relevant stakeholders. — m24
Coverage (6 sources)
- You can fly directly to more than 30 countries from Russia — Новости Москвы
- Russia launches direct flights to Syria and Iraq — The Moscow Times
- Russia restored direct air service with Iraq — Ведомости
- Russians can now fly directly to Iraq and Syria — direct flights between the countries have resumed — Московский кэш
- Russia and Iraq resume direct air service. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Russia and Iraq resume direct air service — Москва 24
Key entities
- Russia
- Iraqa
- Syria
- Baghdad
- Iraqi Airways
- Moscow
- Vnukovo
- Ministry of Transport
- Russia
- Damascus
- Middle East
- Photo
- RTVI
- Bashar al-Assad
- Iraqi