The U.S. Embassy notes several airlines continue to suspend or cancel flights, and many flights have sold out; however, commercial transportation options to leave Lebanon remain available. Please see available flight options at Beirut–Rafic Hariri Int'l Airport.  We encourage those who wish to depart Lebanon to book any ticket available to them, even if that flight does not depart immediately or does not follow their first-choice route.

U.S. citizens who need financial assistance returning to the United States may apply for a repatriation loan by contacting the embassy (Please see our “Message to U.S. Citizens” for more details). We recommend that U.S. citizens who choose not to depart Lebanon prepare contingency plans for emergency situations and be prepared to shelter in place for an extended period of time.

U.S. military-assisted evacuations of civilians from a foreign country are rare.  U.S. citizens should not rely on the U.S. government for assisted departure or evacuation in a crisis.  In the case of an evacuation, you may not be able to leave with your extended family, or take pets, and will be expected to reimburse the U.S. government for your transportation to a safe location.  In addition, you will be responsible for the costs of further onward travel from that safe location to the United States.

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