How to get to Tripoli, Lebanon
Tripoli is about 85 km north of Beirut, a 1.5–2 hour trip by car, taxi, or shared van (service) along the coastal highway. From Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport, allow roughly two hours by road. There is no passenger airport or regular train in Tripoli.
What are your options from Beirut?
A private car or taxi is the most direct; shared vans (service) are the cheapest and run frequently from Beirut.
The drive follows the coastal highway through North Lebanon and takes around 1.5 hours without heavy traffic.
How do you arrive from the airport?
Beirut’s airport is south of the city, so allow about two hours to reach Tripoli by road, arranging a taxi or private transfer.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an airport in Tripoli, Lebanon?
Tripoli has no active commercial passenger airport. Travelers fly into Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport and continue to Tripoli by road, roughly a two-hour drive north along the coast.
Can you take a bus or van to Tripoli?
Yes. Shared vans (service) and minibuses run regularly between Beirut and Tripoli and are the most affordable option. They depart from transport hubs in Beirut and drop passengers in central Tripoli.