Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) serves as Lebanon’s primary international gateway just south of Beirut, operating a main terminal complex with separate halls for arrivals and departures. Carriers based there include Middle East Airlines (MEA) as the national flag carrier, alongside a mix of regional and international airlines serving popular destinations across the Middle East, Europe and North Africa such as Dubai, Istanbul, Paris and Athens. Travelers can consult the airport’s online flight board for live arrivals and departures updates, transport options, visa rules and the latest security and health advisories.
Frequently asked questions
The IATA airport code for Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is BEY.
The ICAO code for Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is OLBA.
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) is located in Beirut, Lebanon.
The local time zone at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) is Asia/Beirut (GMT+3).
About 63 scheduled departures were counted at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) when flight schedules were last measured on July 19, 2026.
For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.
Based on the current departures board at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY), scheduled flights are operated by MEA, Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, Egyptair, and Royal Jordanian.
Destinations on the current departures board at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) include Istanbul, Dubai, Cairo, Amman, Larnaca, and Doha.
The board on this page shows arrivals and departures for Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY). It re-checks for updates while the page is open, and every board states how old its data is — busy hubs are refreshed within hours, quieter airports less often.