Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, located 9 km from the city center, is the only commercial airport in Lebanon. The airport is a hub for Middle East Airlines, Trans Mediterranean Airways, Med Airways, MenaJet and Wings of Lebanon. The major national and international airlines flying to and from the airport includes Air Arabia, Air France, Cyprus Airways, Med Airways, Germania, Malaysia Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways and Saudi Arabian Airlines.
The top notch facilities at the airport include baggage wrapping, pay phones, airline lounges, prayer room, banking, as well as disabled facilities. Apart from airport parking, the ground transportation options at the airport include car rental service and airport taxis. The Beirut Duty Free area offers national and international brand products at much cheaper rate than even at other airports. The shopping street here is a haven for the shopaholics with some of the best products and services being offered on a bargain. Savor the mid eastern and international cuisines at the cafes and restaurants located inside the Beirut International Airport. Dining options at the airport include a full-service restaurant called Akle, Café Matik and SALT, a Japanese seafood bar. Travelers can also avail of the other services at the airport, such as lost and found, health care and postal services.
