International flights resume in Damascus for first time since Assad downfall - in pictures

The first international commercial flight since the downfall of former president Bashar Al Assad arrives at Damascus airport. Reuters
Syrians wait to welcome their relatives at Damascus airport. AP
A Syrian passenger on the first international commercial flight to the capital since the fall of the Assad regime is welcomed with a coffee. AP
Travellers arrive in Damascus. The Assad regime was toppled by rebel groups last month. AFP
Airlines halted services to the Syrian capital last month after the downfall of the Assad regime. AFP
Syrians gather inside Damascus airport to welcome their relatives. AP
A traveller arrives at the airport. Some airlines in the regoin have not yet announced plans to resume flights to the Syrian capital. AFP
A Syrian celebrates after arriving in Damascus. Travel experts have said security will keep key to convincing more airlines to resume flights to the city. AP
Syrians wait to welcome travellers to Damascus. Flights from Doha have resumed for the first time in 13 years, while a Syrian Air flight took off for Sharjah airport. AP