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Airbnb is blocked in Syria, as of .

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Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

In the Airbnb iOS app from Syria, the Explore screen did not load listings and showed "Something went wrong with your request. Please try again later." Another screen in the app returned "FORBIDDEN".

Landing pageFails

The Airbnb iOS app's Explore screen did not load from Syria and showed "Something went wrong with your request. Please try again later."

Sign-upFails

In the Airbnb iOS app from Syria, screens in the app returned "FORBIDDEN" and "Sorry, an unknown error occurred", so creating an account could not be completed.

Sign-inFails

In the Airbnb iOS app from Syria, screens in the app returned "FORBIDDEN" and "Sorry, an unknown error occurred", so signing in could not be completed.

PaymentFails

The Airbnb iOS app refused service from Syria, returning "FORBIDDEN" and failing to load listings, so no booking payment could be reached.

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Activity Summary

Airbnb's availability from Syria is not yet confirmed by a test. Its support team refused again in September 2026, citing economic issues and a high risk it would not lift for now.

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Community Updates

Airbnb Support closed a community volunteer's request, saying economic issues and a high risk meant Airbnb could not accommodate it as it would like, and that the risk would not be lifted for now.

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Need Help with Airbnb?

If you're experiencing issues accessing Airbnb in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

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  • Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
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  • Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, Airbnb is currently blocked in Syria. Users in Syria cannot access this service. We are tracking the situation and advocating for change.

Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.

You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting Airbnb directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.