Beirut Transport
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Formerly Beirut International Airport, Rafic Hariri International Airport is a major air hub in the region and the main entry point for Lebanon. Direct flights come in from all over the world, including from Europe, Africa, Asia, and throughout the Middle East with the likes of Air France, British Airways, Lufthansa and Emirates.
Formerly Beirut International Airport, Rafic Hariri International Airport is a major air hub in the region and the main entry point for Lebanon. Direct flights come in from all over the world, including from Europe, Africa, Asia, and throughout the Middle East with the likes of Air France, British Airways, Lufthansa and Emirates.
Facilities at the airport are good are include ATMs, banks and postal services as well as duty-free shops, restaurants and internet access.
Rafic Hariri is only a few miles south of downtown Beirut and although public transport options are a bit thin on the ground, bus number 5 runs from the nearby roundabout to the city centre and taxis are available. You can also book hire cars online and pick the up at Beirut airport.
Buses, minibuses and taxis are the public transport system in Beirut; the first option is naturally the cheapest. Standard buses cover most of the city on set routes although drivers rarely speak English and maps are in Arabic making them difficult for tourists to use. The minibuses offer a more convenient transport option and can be hailed from the street.
Useful bus routes include the number 2 from Hamra to Cilicia Museum; number 5, from the airport to the Corniche; number 6, from Kola to Byblos; number 7, from the National Museum to Beit Mary; and number 12, from Kola to Hamra. Service (shared) taxis and standard taxis offer more convenient travel in Beirut, while car hire with driver included is also popular.
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