Beirut International Airport (BEY)
Location: The airport is situated five miles (8km) south of the
city.
Time: GMT +2 (GMT +3 from the last Sunday in March to
the las
Contacts:
Transfer Terminals: Not applicable, as there is only one terminal.
Transfer City: Taxis: Taxis are available outside the arrivals hall. Be sure to
agree on a price before getting into the taxi - the fare shouldn't
be more than LBP 30,000 for a trip into downtown Beirut. A helpful
tip: catching a taxi from outside the departures section of the
airport can be significantly cheaper. Bus: No official buses run between downtown Beirut and the
airport. However, there are buses which travel to Charles Helou Bus
Station, that can sometimes be found outside the departure
Car Rental: Car rental companies located at the airport include Hala,
Budget, Catrans, City Car, National, Avis, Europcar, Hertz and
LenaCar. The car rental operators' desks can be found in the
arrivals hall.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available outside the arrivals hall. Be sure to agree
on a price before getting into the taxi - the fare shouldn't be
more than LBP 30,000 for a trip into downtown Beirut. A helpful
tip: catching a taxi from outside the departures section of the
airport can be significantly cheaper.
Airport Facilities: Money and communications: ATMs, currency exchange offices and a
bank can be found within the terminal. Pay phones, a post office,
and 15 internet kiosks are also available. Luggage: A luggage wrapping service is available on the
departures level. Lost baggage complaints are handled by the
individual airlines. Conference and business: Airline business lounges have
telephone, internet and faxing facilities. The airport does not
have conference facilities, but there are a number
Car Parking: Parking for 2,350 cars is available at the airport. The parking
area is connected to the terminal by an underground walkway.
Parking rates start at LBP 3,500 for an hour, and go up to LBP
18,000 per day.
Departure Tax: Since 2008, all departure taxes levied at Beirut
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