Overland Travel Across Borders: A Tale of Two Frontiers
Bab al-Hawa Closed Wall in Refugee Conflict Line
The long, 909-kilometer border between Syria and Turkey has been dramatically reshaped by the Syrian conflict, transforming from a bustling frontier into a heavily militarized and fragmented line. It has become a focal point of the international refugee crisis and complex military operations. For you as a traveler, this border is currently not a viable or safe option for passage.
Aid Only Militia Control with High Risk Advisory
Historically, there were over a dozen official crossing points, such as Bab al-Hawa, Bab al-Salameh, and Nusaybin-Qamishli, which handled a constant flow of people and commerce. These crossings connected communities and economies, particularly between southern Turkey and northern Syria.