Flights to Beirut

Flights to Beirut are increasingly popular for travellers who want to savour the distinct hospitality and world-class infrastructure that this captivating city offers.

Choose Etihad Airways, the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates, for flights to Beirut on which you will be travelling in comfort and style. 

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Attractions in Beirut

Attractions in Beirut

Beirut is the largest city in Lebanon and its capital. Beirut houses the largest seaport in Lebanon and has a population of over 2 million. The city itself can be traced back to its origins earlier than 1500 B.C. being populated all throughout its history.

Many different civilisations have affected the culture in Beirut, most notably the Arabs, Romans and Greeks. As a result there are hundreds of art galleries in Beirut depicting the changes in influence throughout the city's history. The city is considered to also be the most religiously diverse of all the Middle East, with over 10 major religious communities in the area.

Beirut being dubbed "the party capital of the Arab world" has attracted many travelers and wealthy Arabs in recent years! 
Click on ‘view more’ below for a summary of our favourite spots in Beirut, helping you to plan an unforgettable visit to the city. 

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National Museum of Beirut
The National Museum of Beirut houses a wide variety of collections and artifacts including pieces from the Bronze Age, Iron Age, Hellenistic period, Roman period, Byzantine period and Arab Conquest/Mamluk period. The museum was first founded in 1919 when, a French Officer, Raymond Weill put his small collection of ancient artifacts on display. A huge restoration project was set into motion in 1995 in order to rebuild the museum as it had sustained much damage in the Lebanese war.

Agial Art Gallery
Agial Art Gallery was first opened in 1990 and displays works from the Arab art world. The exhibitions include various arts from Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, Sudan, Syria, Egypt and Bahrain, as well as many other smaller pieces from other locations. As well as the various sculptures, ceramics and paintings there is a good selection of Arab books.

Beirut Airport

Beirut Airport, otherwise known as Beirut Rafic Hariri Airport, is located 9km from the city centre in the southern suburbs of the city. It is the only commercial airport to operate in the country.  

On flights to Beirut, you will be arriving in the Main Terminal, which consists of 23 gates. Over four floors, the Main Terminal also houses the bulk of the duty free, some other shops, and the lounges. 

Etihad Diamond First and Pearl Business Class passengers can make use of the MEA Cedar Lounge on the mezzanine level above Duty Free in the departure area.

Beirut Airport

Beirut Airport

Airport Code - BEY
Airport Name - Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport
City - Beirut
Country - Lebanon
Country Abbrev - LB