Beirut Airport Transfer Guide (2026) - All Options & Tips
Get practical advice for your Beirut airport transfer, focusing on safety, reliable information sources, and avoiding traveler scams.
We have not yet verified how travellers currently reach Beirut from the airport serving it, so we are not publishing routes, operators or fares we cannot stand behind. For what is running on the day you travel, the arrivals information published by your arrival airport is the reliable source, and your accommodation will usually know what works best for the hour you land.
Helpful Tips
Use the local 'service' taxis, shared minivans marked with a red plate, by waving them down and paying the driver directly, typically around 2,000 LBP per ride.
Download the 'Allo Taxi' app before arrival to book standard or VIP taxis with upfront pricing and cash or card payment options.
For airport trips, the Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport shuttle (colored white and blue) departs from the arrivals level and costs significantly less than a private taxi.
If heading to Jounieh or Byblos, board the 'Connexion' buses from Charles Helou bus station. They run frequently and accept cash fares paid to the conductor.
Common Scams to Avoid
Taxi dispatcher inside the terminal quotes a fixed 'airport rate' that is double or triple the metered fare. Insist on using the official airport taxi queue outside and request the meter or agree on a fare before entering the car.
Unofficial porters grab bags from the carousel or at curbside, then demand an inflated tip. Keep luggage in sight and politely decline assistance unless you are prepared to negotiate a small gratuity in advance.
Currency-exchange booths just past customs advertise 'no commission' yet give a markedly poor Lebanese-pound rate compared to downtown banks. Change only a small amount at the airport and use a licensed bank or ATM in the city for better rates.