Official announcements from Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport and airline schedules

U.S. Embassy Urges Americans to Leave Lebanon Immediately on Monday

Oct 14, 2024, 02:14 PM

The U.S. Embassy in Lebanon has issued a strong advisory on Monday for American citizens to leave the country immediately. This urgent call, reiterated by the U.S. State Department, highlights the availability of commercial flights from Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport. The embassy has arranged additional flights, but these will not continue indefinitely. The advisory follows a series of security alerts and emphasizes the importance of departing while commercial options remain available. Sonic booms were reported in Beirut earlier this evening.