Fly to Beirut

On flights to Beirut from Manila, 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 Manila, 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. 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 Manila

It's a pity that Manila is often disparaged, as there's much here to like. Frustrating and fascinating in roughly equal measure, Manila’s chaotic sprawl encompasses many formerly separate towns each with their own character – from the air-conditioned malls of Makati to the markets of Chinatown.

The country has suffered a string of invasions from the Spanish, the Americans and the Japanese but all of which have served to make its population more resilient. You would be pushed to find people more good-humoured and friendly than Filipinos.

There are a wide range of things to do in Manila, whether you are an outdoor adventurer, a party-goer or shopper.

The Intramuros district's fort and cathedral hint at the city's grandeur before the devastation of the Second World War. The small island of Corregidor, now popular with day-trippers, was the site of the US Army's last stand against the Japanese invasion in 1941.



Go for jungle walks in the tropical forest resort of Hidden Valley or visit San Agustin Church, Manila's oldest stone church. Spend at least a day in the huge Mall of Asia at Roxas Boulevard, which includes a science museum and a whole building devoted to entertainment.

Manila also has some of the best nightlife in the region, from local rock concerts to exclusive nightclubs. Malate district is one of the most famous areas to visit, as are Makati and Global City in the Greenbelt and Bonifacio High Street malls respectively.

Flights to Beirut from Manila
Etihad offers direct flights to Beirut from Manila in addition to indirect flights on a daily basis. Book flights to Beirut from Manila.

Fly to Beirut

On your flight to Beirut from Sydney, 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 Sydney, 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.On your flight to Beirut from Sydney, 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 Sydney, 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

Manila Airport

On flights to Beirut from Manila, you will take off from Terminal 1 of the four terminals at Manila Airport, which is officially known as Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The airport is one of two international airports serving the Metro Manila area and is the main international gateway to the Philippines.

Manila Airport is located along the border between Pasay City and Parañaque City, about seven kilometres south of Manila proper, and southwest of Makati City's Central Business District.

In 2009, the airport handled 24.1 million passengers, making it the 48th busiest airport in the world.

Etihad Airways Diamond First Class and Pearl Business Class passengers can make use of the facilities in the PAGSTOP Lounge

• Airport Code - MNL
• Airport Name - Ninoy Aquino Intl
• City - Manila
• Country - Philippines
• Country Abbrev - PH
• Time Zone - GMT +8
• Telephone +63 833-1180