Fly to Beirut

On flights to Beirut from Sydney, 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 Sydney, 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 Sydney

Before you get on a flight to Beirut from Sydney, be sure that you’ve soaked up all that Sydney has to offer. Sprawling Sydney is sandwiched between the sea and the Blue Mountains. The highlights are in the east and around the harbour, which slices the city into northern and southern halves.

Circular Quay is on the harbour at the northern end of the Central Business District (CBD). It's the main ferry hub and home to the Opera House plus many restaurants, souvenir shops and street entertainers.

Sydney is arguably the world's most photogenic city. Sydney Harbour is lined with attractions, islands, beaches and National Parkland - as well as the famous Opera House and Harbour Bridge. But beyond the harbour happy snaps, there's a remarkable amount to keep visitors occupied. Children and adults alike love the beaches and wildlife, as well as the outdoorsy lifestyle.



The Greater Sydney area boasts over 100 beaches, from calm harbour strips to surf-pounded coastal icons.

Sydney is a laid-back city that can turn on the sophistication when required with stylish bars and restaurants. At the same time, many of the highlights – such as coastal walks or splashing in the surf – are free.

Sydney is also party city. Dance all night in Kings Cross, go for an arty vibe in the Inner West or drink cocktails by the harbour. Mardi Gras and the New Year's Eve fireworks are the events that the world knows about, but there is always something going on. It's easy to be chilled out in Sydney, but almost impossible to be bored.

Beirut Airport

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

On your flight to Beirut from Sydney Airport, you will take off from one of its three runways: colloquially known as the "East-West", "North-South" and "Third" runways.

Sydney Airport, also known as Kingsford Smith Airport, is the major airport serving Sydney, the busiest airport in Australia and one of the oldest continually operated airports in the world.

Sydney Airport handled 33.4 million passengers and 289,741 aircraft movements in 2009, making it the 28th busiest airport in the world.

Sydney Airport is located in the suburb of Mascot in Sydney, New South Wales, next to Botany Bay.

Etihad Diamond First Class and Pearl Business Class guests can make full use of the Air New Zealand Lounge at Sydney Airport.

• Airport Code - SYD
• Airport Name - Kingsford Smith
• City - Sydney
• Country - Australia
• Country Abbrev - AU
• Time Zone - GMT +10
• Telephone +61 (2) 9667 9111