Is Beirut Airport Open Today?
Quick answer: Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) is open and operating, on a reduced schedule that has been disrupted at short notice during periods of regional escalation. Middle East Airlines has continued flying throughout; Qatar Airways, Iraq's UR Airlines and several European carriers have resumed or added service.
The airport being operational is a narrower fact than whether travel to Lebanon generally is advised — check both separately below.
What's currently operating
- Middle East Airlines (MEA) — Lebanon's national carrier, has continued operating throughout the conflict.
- Qatar Airways & UR Airlines (Iraq) — resumed services.
- European routes — reconnecting; roughly 11 weekly direct flights now link European capitals to Beirut, including a twice-weekly Berlin Brandenburg service.
- Runway and terminal are functioning, but on a reduced and disrupted schedule rather than full normal capacity.
Airport open ≠ travel advised
The US maintains a Level 4 "Do Not Travel" advisory for Lebanon overall, and the UK FCDO advises against all travel to significant parts of the country and against all but essential travel elsewhere. The airport's operational status and the broader government safety guidance are two separate questions — an operating flight schedule doesn't mean your government considers travel to Lebanon advisable right now.
Why flights keep resuming despite tension
The airport has continued operating under international guarantees protecting the facility, with security assurances from the US and other parties enabling international carriers to resume service even during active regional escalation. That said, flights have been cancelled at short notice when tension has spiked, so a currently-published schedule isn't a guarantee against disruption between booking and departure.
This page summarizes a developing situation for general awareness. Always check your government's current travel advisory and your specific airline before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
As of the most recent reporting found, Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is open and operational, though on a reduced and disrupted schedule during periods of regional tension — flights have been cancelled at short notice during escalations. Check your specific airline directly for your flight.
Middle East Airlines (MEA), Lebanon's national carrier, has continued operating throughout the conflict. Qatar Airways and Iraq's UR Airlines have resumed services, and European routes have reconnected, including twice-weekly Berlin Brandenburg–Beirut flights and roughly 11 weekly direct flights linking European capitals to Beirut.
The US maintains a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory for Lebanon. The UK FCDO advises against all travel to significant parts of the country and against all but essential travel to the rest. These are more restrictive than the airport's own operational status — the airport being open doesn't mean broader travel to Lebanon is advised.
Beirut's airport has continued operating under international guarantees protecting the facility, with the US and other parties providing security assurances that have allowed international airlines to gradually resume service even during periods of active regional escalation.
See the full list of active travel warnings.