Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code

BEY

ICAO Code

OLBA

Airport Type

Large Airport

Class

International

Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) is Lebanon’s primary international gateway located to the south of Beirut. Passenger volumes have fluctuated in recent years; historically the airport handled several million passengers annually and served a wide range of regional and international destinations. The terminal layout concentrates passenger services in a single complex with separate domestic and international operations.

Terminal Guide for Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport #

The airport has a single passenger terminal building that contains arrivals, departures, immigration and customs facilities in one complex. Check‑in areas and gate concourses are all part of the same terminal footprint, with commercial and passenger services arranged landside and airside within the building.

Getting to and From Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport #

The airport is located about 9-12 km south of central Beirut; typical travel time into the city is 20-40 minutes depending on traffic and time of day.

Taxi: Official taxis operate from the arrivals forecourt - agree a fare if a meter is not used.
Shuttle / bus: Limited public and private shuttle services connect the airport with Beirut and surrounding areas; schedules vary.
Driving / parking: Short‑ and long‑term parking and car hire are available at the terminal.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport #

BEY provides standard international terminal facilities.

Lounges: Airline and some pay‑per‑use lounge options are available in departures.
Food & drink: Cafés, restaurants and duty‑free shops are located landside and airside.
Wi‑Fi & charging: Wi‑Fi and charging points are available in passenger areas (terms may apply).
Luggage & services: Car hire, currency exchange and passenger assistance services are provided at the terminal.
Accessibility: Accessible facilities and assistance are available on request.

Tips for Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport #

Airport services and operations have varied since 2020; verify current flight operations and entry requirements before travel.
Official taxis and hotel transfers are the most reliable options for getting into Beirut; meter use is mixed - agree the fare if the driver will not use the meter.
SIM cards and local currency exchange are available in arrivals, but rates at city bureaux can be better.

Weather & Climate near Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport #

Climate

Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 10°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (768 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 79 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

JuneJulyAugust

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

38°

Warmest Month

1°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (181 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

10° – 17°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

181 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

10.1h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

10° – 18°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

128 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

10.9h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

11° – 20°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

100 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.2

UV Index

High

11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).

86 Excellent

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

14° – 23°

65%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

45 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.6

UV Index

Very High

12.9h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

17° – 26°

60%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

14 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

13.8h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Warm

24°C

Temperature

20° – 28°

57%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

1 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.6

UV Index

Extreme

14.2h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

23° – 30°

59%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.6

UV Index

Extreme

14.0h daylight

August

August is the hottest month, feeling like 29°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

29°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

24° – 31°

64%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

13.2h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

22° – 30°

63%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

4 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.8

UV Index

Very High

12.3h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

19° – 28°

62%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

43 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.1

UV Index

High

11.2h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).

80 Excellent

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

15° – 23°

62%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

101 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

10.3h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

12° – 19°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

151 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

9.8h daylight

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