BEY
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport
Beirut · LebanonICAO OLBA
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) is an airport serving Beirut, Lebanon, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 33° 49' 15.2" N, 35° 29' 18.2" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 87 feet (27 meters) above sea level. With 45 direct destinations served by 32 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Beirut (GMT+3).
Destinations
45
Airlines
32
Elevation ft
87/ 27m
Asia/Beirut
GMT+3
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Airport Details
IATA Code
BEY
ICAO Code
OLBA
City
Beirut
Country
Lebanon
Elevation
87 ft
Local Time
07:25 PM (GMT+3)
Coordinates
Latitude:33.8209°
Longitude:35.4884°
Popular Routes from BEY
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMM | Amman, Jordan | 148 mi | 0h 47m | short-haul | 60 kg | View |
| KWI | Kuwait, Kuwait | 801 mi | 2h 1m | short-haul | 329 kg | View |
| AUH | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 1,324 mi | 3h 10m | medium-haul | 332 kg | View |
| CAI | Cairo, Egypt | 350 mi | 1h 10m | short-haul | 144 kg | View |
| CDG | Paris, France | 1,983 mi | 4h 25m | medium-haul | 498 kg | View |
| DOH | Doha, Qatar | 1,133 mi | 2h 49m | medium-haul | 285 kg | View |
| DXB | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 1,331 mi | 3h 11m | medium-haul | 334 kg | View |
| EBL | Erbil, Iraq | 508 mi | 1h 28m | short-haul | 209 kg | View |
| FCO | Rome, Italy | 1,380 mi | 3h 17m | medium-haul | 346 kg | View |
| FRA | Frankfurt, Germany | 1,765 mi | 4h 1m | medium-haul | 443 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at BEY
32 active airlines serving Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport.
Aeroflot Russian Airlines
SURussia
Air Algerie
AHAlgeria
Air Arabia
G9United Arab Emirates
Air France
AFFrance
Alitalia
AZItaly
Belavia Belarusian Airlines
B2Belarus
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
Cyprus Airways
CYCyprus
Egyptair
MSEgypt
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Ethiopian Airlines
ETEthiopia
Etihad Airways
EYUnited Arab Emirates
Fly Dubai
FZUnited Arab Emirates
Germania
STGermany
Gulf Air Bahrain
GFBahrain
Iran Air
IRIran
Jazeera Airways
J9Kuwait
Kuwait Airways
KUKuwait
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Middle East Airlines
MELebanon
Oman Air
WYOman
Pegasus Airlines
PCTurkey
Qatar Airways
QRQatar
Royal Air Maroc
ATMorocco
Royal Jordanian
RJJordan
Saudi Arabian Airlines
SVSaudi Arabia
Tarom
RORomania
Tunisair
TUTunisia
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
Yemenia
IYYemen
Zoom Airlines
Z4Canada
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haifa International Airport | HFA | Haifa | Israel | 120 km |
| Ben Gurion International Airport | TLV | Tel-aviv | Israel | 208 km |
| Sde Dov Airport | SDV | Tel-aviv | Israel | 200 km |
| Queen Alia International Airport | AMM | Amman | Jordan | 237 km |
| Larnaca International Airport | LCA | Larnaca | Cyprus | 208 km |
| Ercan International Airport | ECN | Nicosia | Cyprus | 235 km |
| Hatay Airport | HTY | Hatay | Turkey | 291 km |
| Adana Airport | ADA | Adana | Turkey | 351 km |
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 33° 49' 15.2" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 35° 29' 18.2" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 33.820900
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 35.488400
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Beirut
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 07:25 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 87 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 27 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport?
The IATA code for Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is BEY, and its ICAO code is OLBA. The airport is located in Beirut, Lebanon.
How many destinations can you fly to from BEY?
There are 45 direct destinations available from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) in Beirut, Lebanon.
What airlines fly from BEY?
There are 32 airlines operating from BEY, including Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Air Algerie, Air Arabia, Air France, Alitalia, and more.
What timezone is Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport in?
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is in the Asia/Beirut timezone (GMT+3). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport?
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport sits at an elevation of 87 feet (27 meters) above sea level.
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