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to Lebanon could not be easier these days. A growing number of airlines
service Beirut, which has frequent connections to Europe, Africa,
Asia and the rest of the Middle East. The national carrier, Middle
East Airlines, also flies to Australia and Canada. Beirut airport
is 5km (3mi) south of the city centre. The departure tax on flights
from Beirut is US$51.
Syria is the only country which
currently has an open land border with Lebanon. Visa rules have
changed slightly and these days you can get a visa when entering
Lebanon from Syria, at the border. If you're planning to drive
into Lebanon, be prepared to pay a hefty fee at the border - it's
refundable when you leave, but it can be very steep
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Getting There & Away