Azaz sits on a farming plain just south of the Turkish border, where olive presses and workshops building trailers and furniture support local trade. MIDTRANS handles freight to Syria by sea, road and air with customs clearance, and reviews Azaz requests case by case.
Azaz lies about 32–48 km north-north-west of Aleppo on the Azaz plain, which drains towards the Queiq valley. The Turkish border runs immediately to the north and Kilis is about 7 km away; the 2004 census counted 31,623 residents.
Rain-fed agriculture employs a large part of the population, with average rainfall of about 500 mm. Wheat, cotton and summer vegetables are grown alongside olives, grapes, figs and cherries, and irrigated farming relies mostly on wells.
Azaz on the plain north of Aleppo, next to the Turkish border. Tap to enlarge the map×
Azaz on the plain north of Aleppo, next to the Turkish border.
Economy
Presses, workshops and livestock
Olive-oil extraction is a leading industry, with 14 modern olive presses in the town.
Olive-pressing machinery is also manufactured in Azaz.
Workshops build three-wheeled vehicles, agricultural trailers, wooden furniture and building materials such as tiles and blocks.
Car and tractor repair is a common local trade.
Goats, sheep, cattle, bees and poultry are kept across the area.
Known for
Known for
Goat cheese
Olive oil and olive-press manufacturing
Agricultural trailers and workshops
Freight access
Road and sea routes to Azaz
Bab al-Salameh, about 6 km by road, is the nearest crossing with Turkey; crossing status and permitted cargo are checked for each shipment. Sea freight lands at Latakia port, about 223 km away, or Tartus port, about 291 km, and road cargo from the Gulf and Jordan entering at Nassib travels about 508 km. Distances are approximate road distances from OpenStreetMap.
Nassib crossing (Jordan): about 508 km
Nearest crossing with Türkiye (Bab al-Salameh): about 6 km
Port of Latakia: about 223 km
Port of Tartous: about 291 km
Distances are approximate road distances calculated from OpenStreetMap road data. They are a planning guide; the route for each shipment is confirmed before booking.
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Azaz lies about 32–48 km north-north-west of Aleppo, on the plain between the city and the Turkish border.
What is the nearest Turkish crossing to Azaz?
The nearest crossing with Turkey by road is Bab al-Salameh, about 6 km away; crossing status and permitted cargo are checked for each shipment.
What industries operate in Azaz?
Olive-oil extraction leads, with 14 modern presses, and the town also makes olive-pressing machinery. Workshops produce three-wheeled vehicles, farm trailers, furniture and building materials.
Which Syrian port serves Azaz?
Latakia port is the nearer option at about 223 km by road; Tartus port is about 291 km.
Can I ship machinery or farm equipment to Azaz?
Machinery shipments to Azaz are reviewed case by case, with route, HS code, documents and delivery confirmed before an offer. MIDTRANS handles freight to Syria by sea, road and air with customs clearance.
How do I get a quote for freight to Azaz?
Share the cargo details, origin and delivery point in Azaz through the quote form, and MIDTRANS will review the request.
