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AIR: The national airline is Middle East Airlines (ME), which operates nine direct flights per week from London to Beirut. Further information can be obtained from the Middle East Airlines office in the UK (tel: (020) 7758 9000 (general enquiries) or (reservations) 7493 5681). British Mediterranean (a franchise partner of British Airways) operates daily non-stop services from London to Beirut. Air France also operates direct flights to Beirut.
International airports: Beirut International (BEY) (Khalden) is 16km (10 miles) south of the city (travel time – 20 minutes). A bus service operates to the city centre (0600-2000) leaving every 30 minutes. Taxis are also available. Airport facilities include a tourist information desk, duty-free shops, post office (0700-2000), restaurants, bars, hotel reservations (0700-2200) and bank/bureau de change (24-hour). After extensive reconstruction and redevelopment, facilities at Beirut’s airport have been greatly improved and now include a VIP lounge as well as new transport links (via new roads, tunnels and bridges) to the central city district.
Departure Tax: L£100,000 for first class; L£75,000 for business class; and L£50,000 for economy class.
SEA: Main international ports are Beirut, Tripoli, Jounieh, Tyre and Sidon. Cruise ships are available from Jounieh. Cruise lines operating to Lebanon include First European, Fred Olsen and Louis Cruise Lines. The sea connection between the Cypriot port of Larnaca and Jounieh in Lebanon can be closed and travellers considering that route are advised to check with the Ministry of Tourism or the Embassy.
RAIL: There are no passenger services operating at present.
ROAD: Best international routes are via Turkey and Aleppo–Homs and Lattakia in Syria along the north–south coastal road, and also the Beirut–Damascus trunk road. Bus services are available from Europe. For details, contact the Ministry of Tourism or the Embassy (see Contact Addresses section).
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