Over 7 million cross Syrian borders in six months

During the first half of 2026, Syrian border crossings experienced a significant increase in travel and transportation activities. More than 7 million travelers crossed into and out of Syria via land borders with Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, and Iraq. The most active crossings were with Lebanon, particularly the Jdeidet Yabous and Jousiyeh borders, which recorded over 1.7 million and 625,000 crossings respectively. This was followed by the Nassib border with Jordan, with approximately 2.2 million travelers, and the Salamy and Bab al-Hawa crossings with Turkey, each witnessing nearly two million crossings. Additionally, freight movement through Iraq saw growth, with around 386,000 individuals traveling to and from Iraqi border points, and the reopening of the Tanaf border crossing for land transport. Moreover, approximately 391,000 refugees voluntarily returned to Syria during this period. The border activity also increased due to ongoing projects to rehabilitate and improve border infrastructure, thereby strengthening their role in connecting with neighboring countries and supporting trade and travel movements.

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