Beirut Getting There

Traveling to Beirut can be done by air, land or sea. Most visitors fly to Beirut but the city can be reached by all means of transportation. Car and bus trips can be made from both Syria and Turkey.

Flights

The only commercial airport in Lebanon is Rafic Harirr International Airport. It is a little over five miles south of the center of the city and regular flights from Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East can be taken. You can take Air France, Emirate, Lufthansa, Middle East Airlines, Qatar Airways or British Airways.

Ferry

Ferries can be taken from Limassool to Beirut. The ride is 12 hours and is typically conducted at night. Meals are usually included and there are some cabins aboard the boat. Many cruise lines also dock in Beirut.

Train

A train ride from London can get you into Syria and drop you off at Damascus. From there a bus can be taken into Beirut. The bus ride is five hours from Damascus. The bus companies do not have websites so tickets must be secured locally.

Bus

Buses can be taken from Europe and Syria into Beirut. Some services leave from Lebanon while others can be taken from Syrian major cities. 

Car

Driving to Beirut is not recommended because of the uncertainty of road conditions. Syria and Lebanon share four border crossings. Masnaa along the Bierut-Damascus Highway, Qaa in the Bekaa Valley on the northern edge, Arida is north of Tripoli and Aboudiyeh is northeat of Tripoli. However, coastal roads from Turkey and the Beirut to Damascus roads can be taken.