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Operations are currently intermittent and highly dependent on the weekly security assessment. As of late 2025, major carriers like Lufthansa, Swiss, and Air France frequently adjust their schedules, often pausing flights on short notice during periods of regional tension. Middle East Airlines (MEA) remains the most reliable option, flying consistently even when European carriers suspend service. Always check your flight status 24 hours before departure and ensure your travel insurance covers “cancel for any reason” scenarios due to these operational uncertainties.

Fares have risen significantly due to increased war risk insurance premiums charged to airlines operating in Lebanese airspace. Throughout 2025, reduced capacity from foreign carriers cancelling routes has also lowered competition, allowing remaining airlines to raise prices. Economy tickets from hubs like Frankfurt or Paris that used to cost €400-500 can now surge to €800-1,000 during peak uncertainty. Booking well in advance or monitoring our Superdeals for sudden drops is essential to avoiding these inflated market rates.

Bring US Dollars, even if you are coming from Europe. While the Euro is accepted, the economy is completely dollarized, and you will get a worse exchange rate for Euros in shops and restaurants. Bring new, crisp $50 and $100 bills (post-2013 design)—bills with any tears, ink marks, or age are frequently rejected by local exchangers. You will pay for almost everything in USD, and receive change in Lebanese Lira (LBP) for small amounts.

Uber is generally safer than hailing random taxis off the street, but you should verify the license plate matches exactly before entering. Choose the “UberCash” option to pay in cash, as credit card payments in the app can sometimes be calculated at unfavorable official bank rates rather than the market rate. Unlike in Europe, drivers may message you to negotiate a cash price higher than the app shows—this is common due to fuel costs. For airport transfers or late nights, a pre-booked private driver from a reputable company like Allo Taxi or Charlie Taxi is more reliable.

No, never drink the tap water, and avoid using it to brush your teeth if you have a sensitive stomach. The water infrastructure is old and contamination is common, especially with frequent power cuts affecting filtration plants. Stick to sealed bottled water (Sohat, Tannourine, Rim) which is cheap and widely available. When ordering drinks in restaurants, ask for “no ice” unless you are at a high-end establishment that confirms they use filtered water for ice cubes.

Tipping is expected and highly appreciated given the economic crisis. In restaurants, 10-15% is standard if service isn’t included. For valet parking (mandatory at many venues), porters, and gas station attendants, a small tip of $1-2 or 100,000 LBP is customary. Since many service workers earn very low base salaries in Lira, tipping in “Fresh” USD bills (even small $1 or $5 notes) makes a massive difference to their livelihood and guarantees you excellent service.

No, you can easily travel in Lebanon using English and French. Most Lebanese are trilingual, especially in Beirut and tourist areas. English is the primary language of the younger generation and hospitality sector, while French is widely understood by older generations. However, learning a few basic Arabic greetings like “Marhaba” (Hello) or “Shukran” (Thank you) is a great icebreaker that locals appreciate. Road signs are almost always in both Arabic and French/English.

We use AI to monitor pricing anomalies across 150+ airlines, specifically looking for unadvertised drops on routes to the Middle East. Flights to Beirut often see sharp price fluctuations due to capacity changes or cancellations, and our system detects when premium carriers like Lufthansa or MEA briefly lower fares to fill seats. While a standard Frankfurt-Beirut ticket might cost €750, our members recently caught Superdeals for €380. We verify every deal manually to ensuring the route is safe and bookable, then alert our free newsletter subscribers instantly so they can book directly with the airline.