# BEY — Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport

> Machine-readable reference for BEY. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes.

Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/bey
HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/bey
Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/bey.md
JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/BEY.json (includes live arrivals + weather)
Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml
Last refreshed: 2026-06-13T06:58:53.98+00:00

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## Identity

- Name: Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport
- IATA: BEY
- ICAO: OLBA
- City: Beirut
- Country: LB (LB)
- Timezone: Asia/Beirut
- Distance from city: 9 km (6 mi) south of Beirut city centre
- Runways: 2
- Terminals: 1
- Annual passengers: .null
- Hub for: Middle East Airlines
- Official website: http://www.beirutairport.gov.lb

## Overview

Welcome Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) stands out for its concentrated setup, contrasting the multi-terminal sprawl typical of capital airports. With its single terminal, the focus is on streamlined experiences around its duty-free shopping, streamlined lounge access, and efficient landside transport. Travelers appear more concerned with the nuances of security, queue management, and selecting the right option for transferring into Beirut city rather than juggling concourse navigation or train schedules. At a glance The airport is located approximately 9 km (6 mi) south of the Beirut city center. As Lebanon's only commercial airport, it serves as a hub for Middle East Airlines and facilitates connections with several major carriers like Air Arabia and British Airways. Despite the single-terminal layout, the airport’s setup has its strengths in optimizing passenger throughput efficiently. Key logistical elements revolve around handling arrival procedures and ensuring smooth transitions from the airport to the bustling city scene. Terminals & layout BEY has one main terminal, T1, which hosts all passenger operations. This compact design helps concentrate necessary se…

## Terminals (1)

- **Passenger Terminal** — airlines: Middle East Airlines, Air Arabia, British Airways, Emirates, EgyptAir
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bey/terminals/t1

## Lounges (2)

- **Cedar Jet Center-MEAG** — access: General Aviation Terminal
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bey/lounges/cedar-jet-center-meag
- **Sky Lounge** — T1 · access: General Aviation Terminal
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bey/lounges/sky-lounge

## Ground transport (2)

- **Certified airport taxis** — Arrivals hall
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bey/transport/certified-airport-taxis
- **Service taxis** — Arrivals hall
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bey/transport/service-taxis

## Insider tips

- _Insider_: Use the airport’s own phone service (dial 150) for quick flight updates instead of hunting through different websites.
- _Money_: If you need cash upon arrival, head to the BankMed ATMs in the terminal—they're strategically placed for immediate access near transportation options.
- _Transport_: For a hassle-free ride into the city, look for certified taxis with the airport logo—they offer fixed prices compared to the bargaining involved with some private taxis.
- _Time_: Plan your city transfer with a 10-15 minute drive in mind, though local traffic might extend your travel time.
- _Avoid_: Unofficial minibuses wait until full before departing—if you're tight on time, they might not be your best bet.
- _Local_: Check out the tourist information office in the arrivals hall for guidance on exploring Beirut’s offerings.
- _Quiet_: For prayer or reflection, both Christian and Muslim prayer rooms are available on the second level of the duty-free area.

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## Live data

Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch:
- https://airport.flights/api/airport/BEY.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache)
- https://airport.flights/airport/bey/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals
- https://airport.flights/airport/bey/departures — HTML page with live departures