First phase of the Damascus International Airport project to be completed by the end of the year
The first phase of the $4 billion Damascus International Airport project, carried out by Kalyon İnşaat, is opening at the end of the year.
Kalyon İnşaat Chairman of the Board Murathan Kalyoncu announced that the first phase of the $4 billion Damascus International Airport project being carried out in Syria will be completed by the end of the year and will serve 6 million passengers.
International Projects and Works in Syria
Kalyon İnşaat carries out projects across a wide geography from the United Arab Emirates to Azerbaijan and Romania. The company is currently carrying out intensive work in Syria.
Details of the Damascus Airport Project
Kalyon İnşaat Chairman of the Board Murathan Kalyoncu stated that they are carrying out projects totaling $11 billion in Syria. Among these investments, the prominent Damascus International Airport project has a budget of $4 billion.
It has been reported that the first phase of the project will be completed by the end of the year. With the completion of improvements at terminals 1 and 2, the passenger capacity will increase to 6 million by the end of 2026.
Long-Term Passenger Capacity Targets
With the commissioning of the third terminal, the annual passenger capacity is targeted to be increased to 16 million. With the addition of the second and third phases, this number is projected to reach 31 million within 10 years.
Employment and Transportation Infrastructure Works
More than 90,000 jobs are expected to be created during the project process. In addition, Kalyon İnşaat continues its infrastructure, lighting, and landscaping works on the 21-kilometer main road connecting the airport to the city.
Strategic Energy Investments and Partnerships
A strategic agreement has been signed between the Syrian Ministry of Energy, Turkey's Kalyon İnşaat and Cengiz Holding, Qatar's UCC, and the US-based Power International.
Within the scope of the $7 billion energy investment signed, natural gas combined cycle and solar power plants will be established. These investments aim to meet approximately 50 to 60 percent of the country's electricity needs.