Hey there! It’s Olivia here. Traveling has always been a part of my entrepreneur journey, and the airport experience plays a big role in it. Let me give you a quick tour of the VIP lounges in Beirut Airport (BEY), a place I’ve come to appreciate during my travels!
Ahlein Premium Lounge
Located on the first floor and always open! But remember, it’s for international flights only. You can stay a max of 3 hours, perfect for some relaxation. This lounge boasts a kids’ area, smoking salon, prayer room, massage chairs, beauty salon, snacks, drinks, TV, air conditioning, newspapers, phones, and Wi-Fi. How to get in? With a Priority Pass, DragonPass, Diners Club membership or you can just pay at the door.
Beirut Lounge
Nestled on the second floor, this lounge also runs 24/7. 3-hour stay maximum! It offers a smoking area, refreshments, TV, air conditioning, newspapers, phones, and Wi-Fi. Want access? Use your Priority Pass, DragonPass, or Diners Club membership.
LAT Lounge
You’ll find this one in the east wing of the second floor, although it’s temporarily closed. The usual 3-hour stay applies here too. They provide a prayer room, smoking area, TV, air conditioning, magazines, phones, snacks, and beverages. Access is through a DragonPass or Diners Club membership or simply pay at the entrance.
Middle East Airlines Cedar Lounge
This one’s also on the second floor, and it’s open all day and night! Max stay is 3 hours. You’ll love the business center, fax, phones, kids’ area, TV, café, bar, showers, meals, and computers here. To enter, you’d need a Priority Pass, Cedar Miles Gold membership, be a Cedar Class passenger of Middle East Airlines, a first-class or business class passenger of SkyTeam airlines, or a member of SkyTeam Elite Plus.
Facilities and Services at BEY
You won’t be disappointed with what BEY has to offer. From a bank, ATMs, post office, VIP lounges, public phones, internet kiosks, to free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes. If you have a business meeting or conference, nearby hotels like the Golden Plaza Suites have got you covered.
Gastronomy: Satisfy your cravings with local and international cafes and restaurants in the arrivals and departure areas.
Shopping: Indulge in duty-free shopping! From beauty products, fashion, jewelry, accessories, electronics, sweets, liquor to tobacco, they’ve got a range.
Luggage: Need to secure your baggage? Avail 24-hour luggage sealing services in the east and west wings of the departure area. For lost items, claim it at the Middle East Airlines counter in the west wing of the arrivals hall. Then present it at the security offices in the arrivals area (8:00 am to 4:00 pm) or on the second floor (4:00 pm to 11:00 pm).
Other services: They even have medical clinics, prayer rooms, and baby care facilities.
| VIP Lounge | Location | Features | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahlein Premium Lounge | 1st Floor | Kids’ area, massage chairs, snacks, Wi-Fi, etc. | Priority Pass, DragonPass, Diners Club, or pay at door |
| Beirut Lounge | 2nd Floor | Smoking area, snacks, Wi-Fi, etc. | Priority Pass, DragonPass, Diners Club |
| LAT Lounge | 2nd Floor (East Wing) | Prayer room, magazines, snacks, etc. | DragonPass, Diners Club, or pay at door |
| Middle East Airlines Cedar Lounge | 2nd Floor | Business center, café, showers, etc. | Priority Pass, Cedar Miles Gold, etc. |
