Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport guide
Updated 2026-08-28Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is Lebanon's only commercial airport, located 9 km south of downtown Beirut. It has operated continuously since 1954, except for periodic closures during regional conflicts. The airport is named after former Prime Minister Rafic Hariri, who was assassinated in 2005.
Services at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport
5 of 6 available- 1optionParkingSecure ParkingView parking guide
- 8optionsCar RentalsAvis, Budget, Hertz and 5 moreView car rentals guide
- 5optionsHotelsLancaster Eden Bay, Four Points by Sheraton Le Verdun, Radisson Blu Hotel, Beirut Verdun and 2 moreView hotels guide
- 3optionsLoungesMiddle East Airlines, Lebanese Air Transport, Qatar AirwaysView lounges guide
- None listed yetShuttles
- 2routesPublic TransportACTCPT (Ahdab Commuting & Trading Company Public Transport)View public transport guide
Key facts
- Passengers7.1M7,100,000 in 2023
- Services19listed across 5 of 6 types
- Movements57K57,159 flights a year
- Local timeBeirut time
- IATABEYICAO OLBA
- Opened1954
- Runways3
- Terminals2
Terminals
2 terminals- MAMixedMain TerminalMiddle East Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air Arabia, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Lufthansa, EgyptAir, flydubai, Etihad Airways, Air France
- CEPrivateCedar Jet Centre
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- BeirutNortheast of the airport9 km
- SidonSouth of the airport38 km
- TripoliNorth of the airport87 km
Questions
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What are the airport codes for Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport?
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport uses the following codes: IATA: BEY, ICAO: OLBA. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport located?
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is located in Beirut, Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon. The airport coordinates are 33.8198°, 35.4874°.
What services are available at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport?
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport offers: 1 parking options, 8 car rental companies, 3 lounges, 5 nearby hotels, public transport connections. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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