Travel to Beirut

Flying to Beirut

British Airways and Middle East Airlines offer direct flights from London to Beirut. These can be expensive compared to flights to other destinations a similar distance away however, so it's worth considering indirect flights. Airlines offering an indirect service via other cities include Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Air France and Alitalia.

Flight times

From London - 4 hours 30 minutes; New York - 12 hours 30 minutes (including stopover); Los Angeles - 17 hours 30 minutes (including stopover); Toronto - 12 hours 30 minutes (including stopover); Sydney - 20 hours 30 minutes (including stopover).

City Airports: 
Telephone:+961 1 628 000
Website:www.beirutairport.gov.lb
Location:

Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is located 9km (6 miles) south of Beirut city centre.


Money:

A BankMed offering currency exchange services and ATMs is available in the terminal.


Luggage:

Airport security desks (tel: +961 1 628 000) provide lost luggage tracking services – passengers must first collect a paper slip verifying their loss from the arrival hall. Baggage wrapping services are available in the check-in area.




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