Private jet charter in Lebanon
Beirut is a short hop from Cyprus and a long way from London, and the flight is the smaller part of the question. The larger part is whether an aircraft, its insurers and its passengers are comfortable with the route on the day. This page deals with both honestly. Our customers have access to 6,500 jets of all types and configurations available for rent. We will help you choose the best option based on your needs and objectives. Our catalog contains the models from the largest manufacturers: Gulfstream, Dassault, Embraer, Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Learjet, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pilatus, HondaJet, etc. We have established partnerships with the world's largest airlines and VIP terminals, which means we can offer you favourable flight conditions and a high level of service. Our experts will manage the organization of your flight - starting with paperwork, agreements, etc., and ending with a transfer and meeting at the airport. Our company provides a full range of business aviation and concierge services. For Lebanon that begins with a plain account of what can be flown and what cannot.
At your request, the aviation consultants of Private Jets UK will help you choose the jet with the suitable technical parameters (production year, flight hours, and home base). The cost of the private jet charter to Lebanon depends on many factors, such as the model of the business jet, the number of passengers, departure and destination airports, type of flight, duration of parking, additional services, etc. Therefore, we calculate the price of each order individually taking into account your wishes. You can use an online calculator to get an instant charter quote. Please indicate your real contact details to get the final calculation.
You can calculate the cost of your flight in several ways:
- using an online calculator on the website (however, it shows only the approximate price);
- via Messenger (WhatsApp or Telegram);
- by landline or cell phone;
- via e-mail (jets@private-jets.co.uk).
Please note that the above-mentioned price is indicative only. It is calculated on this basis: a departure from London Biggin Hill, an Embraer Praetor 600 to Beirut with no technical stop and two passengers aboard. If you want to get a personal quote, just fill out the online booking form below. Our aviation consultant will make the calculation within 20 minutes, and then contact you to specify the details of the flight.
What a private jet can and cannot do for Lebanon
Private Jets UK arranges flights from Britain to one airport in Lebanon, Beirut Rafic Hariri International (OLBA), and to no other. Whether a given flight is operated depends on three things that no brochure can settle: the advice of the Foreign Office, the bulletins of the aviation regulators and the view of the operator's insurers. Each is set out below as it is published.
What the published positions say
– The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Lebanon and against all but essential travel to other parts. The first group includes parts of Beirut and its southern suburbs, the South and Nabatieh governorates, parts of Beqaa, Baalbek-Hermel and Akkar, and the Palestinian refugee camps. The second includes parts of Mount Lebanon, Beqaa and Tripoli and the rest of Baalbek-Hermel. Route 51 to the airport is excluded from the area where all travel is advised against;
– The same page describes airstrikes and rocket attacks between Israel and Hizballah and says that airstrikes have continued, particularly in the south, despite a cessation of hostilities. It states that consular support is severely limited where travel is advised against and that travel insurance could be invalidated by travel against the advice;
– On the airport itself the Foreign Office page says that Beirut airport is open and operational and asks travellers to check the local security situation before going to it, because conditions could change quickly;
– The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has published a conflict zone bulletin for the Beirut flight information region (OLBB). It rates the risk in the airspace over Lebanon as high and recommends that operators do not operate in Lebanese airspace at any altitude, with one exception: flights to or from Beirut International Airport whose approaches start from the sea and whose departures end over the sea, backed by an up-to-date risk assessment and continuous monitoring. It adds that the state has not demonstrated the capability to address the airspace risks. The bulletin has been revised and its validity extended, so we read it again at every enquiry;
– Summaries of national notices show that the United Kingdom has advised UK operators not to enter the Beirut region except for Beirut operations that arrive and depart over the Mediterranean, in advisory terms and not as a prohibition. Lebanon's own notice warns of satellite navigation jamming and spoofing, and recommends conventional air traffic routes and approaches that use ground-based aids.
Put together, these positions leave a narrow corridor. The Foreign Office describes the airport as open, it does not place the airport road in the area where all travel is advised against, and the safety agency makes one exception to its advice: Beirut operations that are flown in from the sea and out over the sea. Everything else in the country, from the air or on the ground, falls under the stricter wording.
general aviation terminal, approach from the sea, subject to a landing permit and to the operator accepting the routearranged
the other fields listed in public references are military or not verified for business aviation, so we do not quote themnot quoted
the bulletin addresses the airspace at all levels apart from the sea approach to Beirut; the routing is the operator's decisionoperator decision
Larnaca or Paphos in Cyprus, then a scheduled flight booked by the passengerpriced below
a decision for the traveller and the traveller's insurer; our part is the flight and the arrangements around ityour insurer
A flight can be cancelled or re-planned at short notice when a bulletin is reissued or when the airport changes how it works. Before you sign anything, ask what happens to the booking if the flight cannot go. It is the most useful single question on this route, and the answer should be in writing.
How long does it take to fly to Lebanon?
The straight line from London Biggin Hill to Beirut is about 1,934 nautical miles, and the planned distance includes an allowance for the routing, since the last stage has to end over the sea west of the coast. Lebanon keeps Eastern European Time, two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time in winter and three hours ahead when summer time applies. The dates on which the clocks change have varied between years in Lebanon, so we confirm the local time for your date. These are the sectors from London Biggin Hill on the lowest-priced aircraft that can fly them, gate to gate:
1,934 nautical miles planned, the only airport in Lebanon we plan to, flown without a technical stopabout 4 h 40 min
1,820 nautical miles planned, the Cypriot gateway, about 116 nautical miles from Beirutabout 4 h 25 min
1,785 nautical miles planned, the western gateway of Cyprus, the lowest-priced of the threeabout 4 h 20 min
How the arrival is flown
Aircraft from Britain reach the Lebanese coast from the Mediterranean side. One of the three Beirut runways extends out into the sea and was built to move landing traffic away from the city, and the safety agency's wording about sea approaches describes the same pattern. For a passenger it means a descent over water and a landing near the shore.
Crews are told that satellite navigation signals can be jammed or spoofed in the area, so they plan conventional routes and ground-based approaches. That can lengthen a sector slightly, which is one reason we quote the planned distance and not the map distance.
The exact flight time depends on the model of the business jet, as well as the speed of the tail or head wind. Our consultant will make a detailed calculation of the flight time for the chosen business jet.
Prices for the private jet flights to Lebanon
Typical one-way prices from Britain to Beirut, cheapest first. A Praetor 600 flies the whole distance from London without landing, and the larger cabins in the table cost more for more space and more range. Departures from Scotland and the north add the cost of the extra miles:
| Route | Aircraft | Price, one way |
|---|---|---|
| London Biggin Hill - Beirut 1,934 nm / 3,582 km, nonstop |
Praetor 600 up to 9 |
from £31,600 |
| London Stansted - Beirut 1,939 nm / 3,591 km, nonstop |
Praetor 600 up to 9 |
from £31,700 |
| London Farnborough - Beirut 1,963 nm / 3,635 km, nonstop |
Praetor 600 up to 9 |
from £32,050 |
| Manchester - Beirut 2,061 nm / 3,817 km, nonstop |
Praetor 600 up to 9 |
from £33,500 |
| Southampton - Beirut 1,977 nm / 3,661 km, nonstop |
Citation Latitude up to 9 |
from £37,800 |
| London Luton - Beirut 1,961 nm / 3,632 km, nonstop |
Challenger 605 up to 12 |
from £40,950 |
| London Luton - Beirut 1,961 nm / 3,632 km, nonstop |
Legacy 650 up to 13 |
from £43,300 |
| Edinburgh - Beirut 2,159 nm / 3,998 km, nonstop |
Challenger 605 up to 12 |
from £44,800 |
| Birmingham - Beirut 2,023 nm / 3,747 km, nonstop |
Falcon 900LX up to 12 |
from £52,350 |
| London Farnborough - Beirut 1,963 nm / 3,635 km, nonstop |
Gulfstream G450 up to 13 |
from £53,550 |
| London Biggin Hill - Beirut 1,934 nm / 3,582 km, nonstop |
Global 6000 up to 13 |
from £55,000 |
| Glasgow - Beirut 2,191 nm / 4,058 km, nonstop |
Gulfstream G450 up to 13 |
from £59,300 |
| Manchester - Beirut 2,061 nm / 3,817 km, nonstop |
Gulfstream G550 up to 16 |
from £61,050 |
What these figures leave out
– Handling and landing charges at Beirut, the landing permit and the handler's fee for obtaining it are quoted on top. The figures are one-way and include the empty flight home;
– A price is a price for a flight that can be operated. If the operator's risk assessment or the insurer rules out Beirut for your date, the quote falls away, and we say so before any deposit is taken.
The fallback through Cyprus
Some clients prefer to land in Cyprus and cover the last 116 nautical miles on a scheduled flight. Listings show Middle East Airlines and Cyprus Airways flying nonstop between Larnaca and Beirut, in about 50 minutes, and we do not sell those seats. From London Biggin Hill a Praetor 600 reaches Larnaca for about £29,900 and Paphos for about £29,350, against about £31,600 for Beirut, so the saving on the aircraft is small. The point of the fallback is a predictable arrival.
1,934 nautical miles, Praetor 600, nonstopfrom £31,600
1,820 nautical miles, Praetor 600, nonstopfrom £29,900
1,785 nautical miles, Praetor 600, nonstopfrom £29,350
Private jet flights within Lebanon and to neighbouring airports
There are no internal business flights to arrange. Beirut is the only airport in the country where we can verify the terminal, the handling and the customs, and Lebanon is small enough that a road transfer is the normal way to move around, subject to the Foreign Office areas described higher up the page. The routes people ask about are the short regional ones:
| Route | Aircraft | Flight time | Price, one way |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beirut - Larnaca 116 nm / 215 km |
Citation CJ3+ up to 7 |
about 45 min | from £5,300 |
| Beirut - Paphos 165 nm / 306 km |
Citation XLS+ up to 9 |
about 55 min | from £6,800 |
| Beirut - Istanbul 573 nm / 1,061 km |
Citation XLS+ up to 9 |
about 1 h 50 min | from £10,450 |
| Beirut - Athens 637 nm / 1,180 km |
Citation XLS+ up to 9 |
about 2 h | from £11,350 |
The figures show the scale of each hop and are not a firm price, because a regional leg is quoted by the operator who will fly it. Whether the aircraft that brings you from Britain may also carry you between two foreign airports is confirmed in writing for each trip, and where it may not, a local operator flies the regional leg.
We can arrange the flights from any cities in the UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) and European countries. Due to a large database of available business jets, we can help you find an optimal jet and crew. If you have any questions about the departure or the flight itself, you can ask them using the form below:
Prices depending on the type of business jet
We can clearly show the high dependence of the cost of the flight, on the type of aircraft - we have collected approximate data, at the price of 1 flight hour, for various types of business jets:
The cost per hour indicated in the table is preliminary and does not constitute an offer or a commercial offer. Exact prices are available from the managers of the company.
Online Calculator
If you want to make an urgent calculation of the cost of a private plane flight, use our online calculator. Just fill in all the fields of the form with a note that you are interested in a specific model of the aircraft and get the final price. NB! - the figures are sent to you by email or messenger, please carefully fill in the contact details to get the calculation.
All our calculations are as transparent as possible for you. After receiving the request, we will prepare a beautiful offer - where the costs and the final price will be clearly described. The exact price is agreed in advance and is written in the contract, so you can be sure of the final cost.
Private jets are ready to take off
Our database contains over 6,500 business jets (about 3,500 in Europe and 3,000 in the rest of the world) of different configurations and production years. The list of models is constantly updated. Unfortunately, we can't post a full list of available jets on our website due to confidentiality issues. Please contact the managers of the company for more accurate information. We will help you choose a suitable model taking into account your wishes. These are the typical choices for Beirut:
Long range and ultra-long range
More range than the sector needs, which gives the crew margin for a diversion or a change of plan.
Large cabins
The right size for a party of ten or more, or a family travelling with luggage.
Mid-size and Praetor
The Praetor 600 is the lowest-priced aircraft we plan to Beirut from Britain without landing. The Latitude and the Challenger 350 also reach it with margin.
Light jets and turboprops
Not for the journey from Britain. They suit short hops from Cyprus, where the operator sets the rate.
Operators differ in what they accept for Beirut, so we approach those that fly the route as a matter of routine.
How to book a private jet?
You can book a private jet flight to Lebanon in 6 easy steps:
- Flight request - indicating the route and your preferences for the model of business jet and other points.
- Coordination of flight details - our consultant will contact you to offer the possible flight options and answer all your questions.
- Commercial offer - we will send you a final offer on a specific model taking into account all your wishes.
- Signing of the contract.
- Payment for the flight and booking a business jet.
- Departure at the agreed time and date. Assistance during the whole flight.
In addition to renting the private jets and arranging the flights, we provide concierge services, premium transfer, security, exclusive catering, etc. We have learned to solve problems of any complexity, offering the service of the European level. Our experts will be happy to answer your questions and help you arrange your flight.
How to rent a business jet with a crew
5 main stages:
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Sending an application
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Clarification of details and search for options
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Preparation and coordination of optimal options
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Registration of documents. Payment of the invoice.
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Departure on the route.
Business aviation airports for Lebanon: Beirut and the Cypriot gateways
A foreign aircraft can land only at the airport named in its permit, and the permit is the first document in the file. The first row is where our flights to Lebanon go. The next two are the Cypriot alternatives, and the last two are listed so that the picture is complete:
| Airport | Ground | How it operates |
|---|---|---|
| Beirut Rafic Hariri OLBA / BEY |
about 9 km from the centre of Beirut, at 27 metres above sea level | The only airport in Lebanon we plan to. Three runways: 03/21 of 3,800 metres, 16/34 of 3,395 metres, which extends out over the sea, and 17/35 of 3,250 metres, an older strip that is rarely used. The general aviation terminal sits in the north-western corner of the airfield. Cedar Jet Center, set up by Middle East Airlines, is listed there with a dedicated VIP handling service, customs and immigration clearance and round-the-clock operation. Sky Lounge Services, Aircraft Support & Services, JR Executive and Universal are also listed, and we confirm in writing who holds the ramp on your date. Our price is built on this airport |
| Larnaca LCA / LCLK |
on the south-east coast of Cyprus, about 116 nautical miles from Beirut | The fallback gateway. A runway of 2,994 metres, round-the-clock operation, customs and immigration inside the Skylink Executive Terminal, and slots on request. Handling is mandatory. It is the place to land if the plan for Beirut changes |
| Paphos PFO / LCPH |
on the west coast of Cyprus, about 165 nautical miles from Beirut | A runway of 8,855 feet, listed as open round the clock, an airport of entry with slots and handling required. Skylink and Swissport Executive are among the listed handlers. About £550 lower than Larnaca from Biggin Hill, but further from Beirut |
| Rene Mouawad OLKA / KYE |
Qlayaat, in the north of Lebanon | Listed in public references as a public airport and as an air base under the same codes. We have not verified business aviation handling, fuel or customs there, and we do not quote it |
| Rayak, Hamat and other airfields no ICAO codes listed |
Beqaa valley, the northern coast and elsewhere | Listed as military or closed. Named only because clients ask. They are not business aviation airports and nothing is arranged at them |
A landing permit
Permits for Beirut are obtained through the handler from the Lebanese civil aviation authority. Handlers say that lead times vary with the type of flight and recommend applying early, and we apply as soon as the dates are fixed. No fixed figure is published that we can quote.
The road from the airport
The airfield is in the southern suburbs, and the Foreign Office excludes Route 51 to the airport from the area where all travel is advised against. The handler advises on the way into the city on the day.
Which airport for which purpose
Choose by what you need on the ground, and then check the choice against the permit and against the Foreign Office map:
Beirut is the airport for the capital, about 9 km from the centre, with the dedicated terminal and customs on siteBeirut
Larnaca has round-the-clock operation, customs inside the executive terminal and an onward scheduled flight of about 50 minutesLarnaca
Paphos is the cheapest of the three from Biggin Hill, though it leaves the longer onward leg to BeirutPaphos
Not arranged. Travel by road from Beirut follows the Foreign Office areas, and the handler can advise on the daynot quoted
Entering Lebanon: visa, passport and what to carry
The Foreign Office entry page applies to British citizens on a full British passport. These are the points that matter for a passenger arriving at the general aviation terminal:
British citizens can normally get a free single-entry tourist or family visit visa on arrival at Beirut airport. We confirm with the handler that it is issued at the general aviation terminal. The alternative is a visa from the Lebanese Embassy in London before departureon arrival
The tourist visa is valid for one month, and an extension of up to three months can be requested at General Security officesone month
Valid for at least three months from the date of entryevery passenger
A passport with an Israeli stamp may lead to refusal of entry, even with a valid Lebanese visacheck the pages
Immigration checks visitors' names against a database of people wanted or convicted in Lebanon. A birth certificate in the hand luggage can help if a name matches an entrycarry papers
Where the entry page and the travel advice meet
The entry page sits within travel advice that warns against travel to parts of the country, and the Foreign Office says that travel to or within Lebanon is at the traveller's own risk. It recommends a personal emergency plan that does not rely on the British government.
The entry page does not cover customs allowances, drones or private aircraft, so we confirm those with the handler before departure.
Coming home is a flight into Britain. A General Aviation Report goes to the border authorities not earlier than 48 hours and not later than two hours before departure, and British and Irish citizens need no electronic travel authorisation for Britain. The first landing must be at an aerodrome regulated for customs, because a landing at an unregulated one carries a fine of £2,500.
Flying to Lebanon with a dog or a cat
A trip whose plan may change at short notice is a hard one for an animal. If it travels, the paperwork has to be right on both sides, and the way home needs planning in the right order.
What Lebanon asks for on the way in
Relocation guides list a 15-digit ISO microchip, a rabies vaccination given no sooner than 30 days and no more than 12 months before entry, parasite treatment recorded before travel, and a health certificate issued by a vet within 10 days of travel and endorsed by a government vet. The entry point is Beirut airport, and the import permit is issued at customs on arrival. Pets that do not meet the rules can be refused, returned or quarantined at the owner's cost.
These are summaries by commercial sources and not an official text, and rules for pets are rarely fixed for long, so the entry airport and the paperwork are confirmed in writing for your dates before the animal is booked.
Lebanon is not on either of the lists of countries from which Britain accepts a pet on simpler terms. A dog or a cat coming home needs a Great Britain pet health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival and a rabies blood test taken at least 30 days after the vaccination, with a result of 0.5 IU/ml or higher from an approved laboratory, followed by a wait of three months from the sample date. A dog also needs a tapeworm treatment from a vet between 24 and 120 hours before arrival, and an animal that does not meet the rules can be quarantined for up to four months.
Other destinations, and the general rules for travelling with an animal on a private jet, are set out on our flying with pets guide.
Empty Legs
An empty leg is a flight the operator has to make anyway, with the cabin vacant, and so it is priced low rather than flown for nothing. On a route like this the saving is real, though the choice is narrow.
Why empty legs to and from Beirut are scarce
– Fewer aircraft position to or from Beirut with an empty cabin than to the Mediterranean resorts;
– An aircraft that delivers a party often waits for the return, and when it does not, the empty sector is usually the westbound one, which suits a client leaving Lebanon more than one arriving;
– A landing permit goes with the date and the airport, so a leg that moves by a day can mean a revised permit.
Clients who offer a week instead of a day match most often. Whatever is free is listed on our empty legs page. A selection of empty legs to and from Beirut and the Cypriot gateways follows, at roughly 40 percent of a fresh charter:
| Route | Aircraft | Capacity | Whole aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larnaca - UK (London Biggin Hill) | Praetor 600 | 9 seats | £12,550 |
| UK (London Biggin Hill) - Beirut | Praetor 600 | 9 seats | £13,250 |
| Beirut - UK (London Luton) | Challenger 605 | 12 seats | £17,200 |
| UK (Birmingham) - Beirut | Challenger 605 | 12 seats | £17,700 |
| Larnaca - UK (London Luton) | Falcon 900LX | 12 seats | £20,200 |
| UK (London Farnborough) - Paphos | Gulfstream G450 | 13 seats | £20,900 |
| Beirut - UK (Manchester) | Gulfstream G450 | 13 seats | £23,550 |
The price covers the whole aircraft, not a seat: a Gulfstream G450 from Beirut to Manchester with six aboard comes to about £3,900 a head.
Helicopter charter
We do not arrange helicopter charter in Lebanon. We have not found a civil helicopter operator at Beirut that we can verify, and the regulators' wording covers Lebanese airspace at every level. A transfer by road from the general aviation terminal is the arrangement we plan, with the route confirmed by the handler on the day.
Flights from the UK to Lebanon
London sends most of the traffic on this route, with Birmingham, Manchester and the Scottish airfields behind it; the price table higher up covers thirteen pairings between Britain and Beirut. Our clients have access to all airports of the UK and Europe. Due to the unique partnership conditions, we can offer our clients the best prices for business aviation services. Our experts will consult you on the availability of private jets in a particular city and help you choose the best option.
List of TOP 25 business aviation airports:
| Airport | Country | ICAO | IATA |
|---|---|---|---|
 London Heathrow Airport |
England | EGLL | LHR |
| Birmingham Airport |
England | EGBB | BHX |
| London Gatwick |
England | EGKK | LGW |
| London City Airport |
England | EGLC | LCY |
| London Luton |
England | EGGW | LTN |
| Edinburgh Airport |
Scotland | EGPH | EDI |
| Leeds Airport |
England | EGNM | LBA |
| Manchester Airport |
England | EGCC | MAN |
| London Stansted |
England | EGSS | STN |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport |
England | EGGP | LPL |
| Newcastle Airport |
England | EGNT | NCL |
| Bristol Airport |
England | EGGD | BRS |
| Glasgow Airport |
Scotland | EGPF | GLA |
| East Midlands Airport |
England | EGNX | EMA |
| Southampton Airport |
England | EGHI | SOU |
| Jersey Airport |
Channel Islands | EGJJ | JER |
| Cardiff International Airport |
Wales | EGFF | CWL |
| Inverness Airport |
Scotland | EGPE | INV |
| Bournemouth Airport |
England | EGHH | BOH |
| London Farnborough Airport |
England | EGLF | FAB |
| Oxford Airport |
England | EGTK | OXF |
| London Biggin Hill |
England | EGKB | BQH |
| Belfast Airport |
Northern Ireland | EGAA | BFS |
| Gibraltar Airport |
Gibraltar | LXGB | GIB |
| Aberdeen Airport |
Scotland | EGPD | ABZ |
Charters to Lebanon from the booking notes: six typical trips
The six trips below are typical jobs assembled from booking notes with the details changed, so none of them is one named client or one date.
BEIRUT · A FAMILY VISIT
Two adults and two children going home for a week
London Biggin Hill - Beirut, Praetor 600 nonstop, about 4 h 40 min · 4 pax
They read the Foreign Office page before they asked for a price. The handler confirmed the way into the city on the morning of arrival.
BEIRUT · A SHORT BUSINESS TRIP
A delegation of seven with one night on the ground
London Farnborough - Beirut, Gulfstream G450 nonstop, about 4 h 35 min · 7 pax
The aircraft waited for the meeting and flew back the same evening.
LARNACA · THE FALLBACK
A party that preferred a fixed arrival
London Biggin Hill - Larnaca, Praetor 600 nonstop, about 4 h 25 min · 3 pax
They landed in Cyprus, spent a night, and booked the onward scheduled flight to Beirut themselves once they had seen the latest advice.
A BOOKING THAT WAS RE-PLANNED
A client whose dates moved when a bulletin was reissued
London Luton - Beirut re-planned as London Luton - Larnaca · 5 pax
The operator revised its risk assessment after a reissued bulletin, so the flight to Beirut did not go ahead on the original date. The party flew to Larnaca instead and decided about the last stage there.
PETS · A DOG ON A LONG VISIT
A relocation with one dog by way of Cyprus
London Farnborough - Larnaca, Gulfstream G450 nonstop, about 4 h 20 min · 2 pax and one dog
The Cyprus paperwork came first, the Lebanese permit was left to customs on arrival, and the way home needed a blood test taken months before.
EMPTY LEG · HOMEWARD FROM LARNACA
A flexible return after a long stay
Larnaca - London Luton, Falcon 900LX empty leg, about 4 h 25 min · 5 pax
Offering a week in place of a date is what made this one work. The client paid about £20,200, roughly 40 percent of a fresh one-way charter on the same sector.
Frequently asked questions about flying to Lebanon
1Can a private jet from the UK fly to Beirut?
Yes, to Beirut Rafic Hariri International and to no other Lebanese airport. The European safety agency makes an exception to its advice for Beirut operations whose approaches start from the sea and whose departures end over the sea, and the Foreign Office describes the airport as open and operational. Each flight still depends on the operator's risk assessment, its insurers and a landing permit.
2What does the Foreign Office say about travel to Lebanon?
It advises against all travel to parts of the country, including parts of Beirut and its southern suburbs, the South and Nabatieh governorates and parts of Beqaa, Baalbek-Hermel and Akkar, and against all but essential travel to other parts. Route 51 to the airport is excluded from the area where all travel is advised against. Travel insurance could be invalidated by travel against its advice.
3How much does a private jet to Beirut cost?
From about £31,600 one way from London Biggin Hill to Beirut on a Praetor 600, nonstop. Larnaca costs about £29,900 and Paphos about £29,350 on the same aircraft. Handling, the landing permit and airport charges are quoted on top.
4How long does the flight take?
About 4 hours 40 minutes from London Biggin Hill to Beirut in a Praetor 600, and about 4 hours 25 minutes to Larnaca. Lebanon is two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time in winter and three hours ahead in summer.
5What do British citizens need to enter Lebanon?
A passport valid for at least three months from the date of entry. British citizens can normally get a free single-entry visa on arrival at Beirut airport, valid for one month and extendable to three. A passport with an Israeli stamp may lead to refusal of entry.
6Can my dog or cat travel with me?
Yes, with planning. Lebanon asks for a microchip, a rabies vaccination between 30 days and 12 months before entry and a health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, and issues the import permit at customs on arrival. Coming home, Britain treats Lebanon as an unlisted country, so a rabies blood test and a three-month wait apply. We confirm the paperwork in writing before the flight.