Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport

Another “typical” Lebanon thing, chaotic from the inside, but Superficial from the outside!! Instead of focusing on the old infrastructure in order to improve the endless queues, especially at the immigration , the focus is on shining the glamorous duty-free!! An airport that had no transit flights and still needs a lot of real improvements. But hey… who cares as long as the duty free offer high end brands 😉

The airport definitely needs some updating and renovation — a few electric stairs and general improvements would make the experience much smoother. However, one nice touch is the display of Lebanese artifacts, which adds a cultural feel while you wait. A decent airport overall, but it has a lot of potential with the right upgrades.

This is the main and the only functional civil airport in Lebanon. Located in the southern parts of Beirut, the arrival hall is served by efficient immigration officers, trolleys, efficient luggage belts, restrooms, and a small duty free area. The departure hall is a different experience, yet is efficient, and has improved over the years. The hall is served with a large duty-free with many stores, several travel lounges, many eateries, restrooms all around, and walking belts. The airport has ancient Phoenician artifacts scattered here and there, giving the airport a touch of Lebanon’s history. The airport has WiFi that isn’t that good. Overall, the airport is extremely old, and both renewal and renovation would elevate a travelers traveling experience.

Check in and security lines can get long during peak times… make sure you arrive two hours in advance. Plenty of duty free shops available, prices are very good. Better dining options now, it’s getting better… Lounges are comfortable, recommended if you have time. Enjoy your flight.

positive experience! The staff, especially at security and passport control, were helpful and friendly, creating a genuinely warm welcome to Lebanon. The airport felt clean and modern, and the duty-free shops had very good prices on a variety of items. I also appreciated the comfortable lounge options, which made my waiting time much more enjoyable. It's a small airport, making it easy to navigate, and the beautiful views from the terminal are a great bonus. Despite a few queues, the overall experience felt efficient and comfortable—a great start and end to any trip.

Unfortunately, the airport is quite old and lacks modern facilities. There are very limited restaurants and shops available, which is disappointing for a city as beautiful and vibrant as Beirut, and a country as rich in culture as Lebanon. The floors, walls, and overall infrastructure are outdated and definitely in need of urgent renovation or even a complete rebuild. On a positive note, the airport procedures were smooth. Security and bag checks were fast and not overly strict, which I appreciated. Most of the officers had a good attitude and were professional. The duty free section was good and offered a decent variety of products, which was a pleasant surprise. However, be prepared for very long queues. The lines were extremely long, and this made the experience a bit stressful, especially if you’re short on time. One negative experience I had was with a staff member at the check in counter. I was traveling with a friend, and although we arrived very early, she gave us seats far apart. It felt intentional, and she didn’t seem to have a welcoming attitude. In summary, the airport has potential, but it really needs modernization, better crowd management, and improved customer service to match the beauty and hospitality of Lebanon.

Nice and quiet airport. Duty-free shop has a good selection of items. The procedures are fast and smooth. The staff are cooperative and helpful.

The airport is good enough, it's small and doesn't have much employee. Airport does not support high tech services. Employee are not a lot in passport control although they are enough for security checks and boarding desks. Employees are very helpful and friendly, specially for security and passport control. This was my first time in Rafic Hariri international airport and i liked it. Car parking is not services well and the way you drive your stroller to the parking lots is incredibly inappropriate, as the street you need to pass is broken. The lounge of the mastercard's is clean and neat.. Liked it Thanks anyways for the overall experience in the airport