You can smoke airside at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) in the designated indoor room near Gate 12 or in the smoking sections of several lounges; landside smoking is outdoors near the terminal entrances. Lebanon has one commercial airport, and it serves as the hub for Middle East Airlines (MEA) with substantial Lebanese diaspora traffic to Europe, Australia, the Gulf, and the Americas.
Lebanon Airports Compared: Before and After Security
Before security, you can always smoke outside: at a designated smoking area where there is one, or outside the airport property, beyond the terminal kerb and car parks. After security, Yes means there is a smoking area past security and a dash means none is listed. Each airport’s page has the details.
| Airport | Before security | After security |
|---|---|---|
| Beirut (BEY) | Yes | Yes |
Beirut Rafic Hariri International (BEY)
Lebanon’s only commercial airport and the MEA hub. The terminal has a designated airside smoking room near Gate 12, smoking sections in several lounges, and outdoor smoking areas near the entrances.
Tips for Smokers at Beirut Airport
- BEY has an airside smoking room near Gate 12 and smoking sections in several lounges
- Mediterranean climate generally pleasant
- Landside smoking is outdoors near the terminal entrances