Fly to Beirut

On flights to Beirut from Chicago, you will be arriving in one of the most cosmopolitan, contrasting and, above all, compelling of Middle Eastern cities. Beirut is a compact city, built on a triangular promontory jutting into the Mediterranean Sea with a mountainous backdrop. Follow the coast from west to east for all major sites.

Beirut Central District (Downtown) remains the seat of power. The architecturally refined Solidere area is good for boutiques and cafés. Mosques, churches and the 1849 Grand Serail building all feature.

The eastern Achrafiye suburb is the place to party, particularly around Rue Gouraud and Monot. Museums, galleries, markets and traditional Ottoman- and French-style villas can be explored down winding streets.

Sophisticated Ras Beirut in the west is home to the American University of Beirut (AUB), the Corniche, Pigeon Rocks (Raouche) and the city's best hotels. Lively Hamra and Bliss streets sit above AUB












Plan your itinerary well before taking flights to Beirut from Chicago, as there is wide range of things to do.

Explore museums for relics from Beirut's earliest citizens. For music, theatre and clubs head east; for varied gastronomic highlights and Mediterranean vistas head west.

Al-fresco living is in the Lebanese DNA. Indulge in avant-garde theatre, open-air concerts, restaurants and dedicated districts for bars and clubs.

Experiencing Beirut's rich cultural heritage is a must for those arriving on flights to Beirut from Chicago. Listen to the traditional Oud (flute) and smoke the narghileh (water pipe) while admiring the etched windows and art deco touches at the Glass Café, Rue Gouraud, Gemmayzah District. Play backgammon by day and drink Almaza beer by night.

Fly from Chicago

Etihad operates frequent flights to Beirut from Chicago, a city which surprises visitors, from its unexpected beaches to its architecture. Chicago has world-class shopping, and museums that are outstanding in their field. There are family attractions like the aquarium, and Navy Pier, and luxury hotels such as Trump Tower to cater to the businessman and adventurous holidaymaker alike.

Chicago's Field Museum is one of the world's leading natural history museums, and is the fictional home of Indiana Jones. Standing on the south-western shore of Lake Michigan in Illinois, Chicago is split by the Chicago River's two main branches.

Plan your itinerary well before setting off on flights to Beirut from Chicago as there is a wide range of activities to keep you busy. Chicago's heart is The Loop, the downtown district where major buildings like the Willis Tower and Stock Exchange stand. Alongside the offices and theatres, you'll find major shops like Macy's.












North of The Loop and across the river is the lively North Side. Here you'll find the Magnificent Mile of shopping, the 100-storey Hancock Observatory, Navy Pier, and art galleries in River North. South of the centre is the Museum Campus district, with attractions including the Field Museum of Natural History, the Shedd Aquarium, and the Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum.

Explore the city's impressive buildings, as well as its fine museums, parks, public sculptures, theatres, shopping, food and music. Before taking flights to Beirut from Chicago, a visit to the Navy Pier is a must. Families will love the entertainment on Navy Pier, with its ferris wheel, while shoppers will delight in Chicago's Magnificent Mile, one of America's top shopping streets.

Beirut Airport

On flights to Beirut from Chicago, you will land at Beirut Airport, otherwise known as Beirut Rafic Hariri Airport.

The airport is 9km from the city centre in the southern suburbs of the city. Beirut Airport is the only operational commercial airport in the country.

On flights to Beirut from Chicago, you will be arriving in the Main Terminal, which consists of 23 gates. Over four floors, the Main Terminal also houses the bulk of the duty free, some other shops, and the lounges.

Etihad Diamond First and Pearl Business Class passengers can make use of the MEA Cedar Lounge on the mezzanine level above Duty Free in the departure area.

• Airport Code - BEY
• Airport Name - Beirut Rafic Hariri Airport
• City - Beirut
• Country - Lebanon
• Country Abbrev - LB
• Time Zone – GMT +2
• Telephone +961 1628000

Chicago Airport

On flights to Beirut from Chicago, you will be departing from Chicago Airport, known as Chicago O'Hare International Airport or simply O'Hare.

Chicago Airport is a major airport in northwest Chicago, Illinois. It is the third busiest airport in the world with nearly 65 million passengers passing through it in 2009.

It is the world's second busiest airport in terms of flights to Chicago and flights to a multitude of destinations.

Chicago airport is the fourth busiest international gateway in the US with flights to more than 60 foreign destinations. It is operated by the City of Chicago Department of Aviation, associated with an umbrella regional authority.

Before getting on flights to Beirut from Chicago, Etihad Diamond First Class and Pearl Business Class guests can make use of the JAL Lounge at Chicago airport.

• Airport Code - ORD
• Airport Name - Chicago O'Hare International
• City - Il
• Country - United States
• Country Abbrev - US
• Time Zone - GMT -6
• Telephone +800 8326352