Lounge directory · BEY · Last reviewed 27 June 2026
Beirut Rafic Hariri Lounges BEY: every lounge and how to get in
One terminal makes the lounge question simple: the Cedar Lounge is the flagship, it takes Priority Pass, and two further rooms appear in the directory. Here is what each one is and exactly how to get in.
- Lounge verdict
- One strong room and two question marks. The Cedar Lounge, run by Middle East Airlines, is large, open 24 hours and takes Priority Pass, which makes it the clear default. The Beirut Lounge and the Ahlein Premium Lounge are listed in the Priority Pass directory, but with the schedule still rebuilding their day to day hours are to be confirmed.
- Best access play
- Hold Priority Pass, DragonPass or Diners Club and head straight to the Cedar Lounge on the second floor after passport control. There is no walk up paid entry at the door, so without a membership, a premium cabin ticket on MEA or a SkyTeam carrier, or SkyTeam Elite Plus status, you will not get in.
- The one thing to know
- None of the BEY lounges sell entry by payment card at the door, and none has showers. If your plan rests on lounge access alone, carry a fallback, because with the reduced schedule the secondary rooms may not be open when you arrive.
Orientation
How the Beirut lounge map works
Because BEY is a single terminal, there is no zone puzzle to solve. Every lounge sits airside after passport control, and the only real decision is which door your access opens. The Cedar Lounge is the one most travelers will use, reached by turning right after passport control and taking the lift or stairs to the second floor.
The Cedar Lounge is the flagship, run by Middle East Airlines at roughly 3,000 square meters with seating for around 300. It admits Priority Pass and DragonPass members, Diners Club cardholders, MEA Cedar Class passengers, first and business class passengers on SkyTeam airlines, and SkyTeam Elite Plus members, with stays capped at 3 hours and no payment card entry at the door. Priority Pass also lists two further rooms, the Beirut Lounge and the Ahlein Premium Lounge. Both appear in the current directory, but with flight schedules still rebuilding their opening hours are to be confirmed, so treat the figures below as verify at booking.
The lounges
Every BEY lounge and how to enter
| Lounge | Location | Access | Walk up | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Lounge | Airside, second floor after passport control, near Gate 3 | Priority Pass, DragonPass, Diners Club, MEA Cedar Class, SkyTeam First and Business, SkyTeam Elite Plus; 3 hour cap; open 24 hours | Not available | The flagship and the clear default, large and open around the clock |
| Beirut Lounge | Airside, listed in the Priority Pass directory | Priority Pass and eligible programs; daily hours to be confirmed | To be confirmed | A listed alternative, but check it is open before relying on it |
| Ahlein Premium Lounge | Airside, listed in the Priority Pass directory | Priority Pass and eligible programs; daily hours to be confirmed | To be confirmed | The third listed room, again subject to the reduced schedule |
Two things to take from the table. The Cedar Lounge is the only room you can count on for long hours, and none of the three sells walk up entry by payment card, so a membership or an eligible ticket is the way in. None of them has showers either, which matters if you were hoping to clean up between flights.
Access decoder
What actually opens these doors
Priority Pass and DragonPass open the Cedar Lounge, and are listed for the Beirut Lounge and the Ahlein Premium Lounge as well. The Cedar Lounge is the dependable one, since the other two may not be open when you land given the thinner schedule. Diners Club cardholders are also admitted to the Cedar Lounge.
Paying at the door is not an option at the Cedar Lounge, which does not sell entry by payment card. If you hold none of the eligible memberships or tickets, you cannot buy your way in, so plan around that rather than counting on a walk up.
Class of travel and status cover the Cedar Lounge for MEA Cedar Class passengers, for first and business class passengers on SkyTeam airlines, and for SkyTeam Elite Plus members. The 3 hour cap applies regardless of how you enter, which suits a typical connection but not a long overnight wait.
The single most useful rule at Beirut is to treat the Cedar Lounge as the plan and everything else as a maybe. It is large, it is open 24 hours, and it takes the common lounge programs. The secondary rooms are worth a look only once you have confirmed they are open.
Inside the room
What the Cedar Lounge is actually like
The Cedar Lounge is a large, calm room rather than a flashy one, with seating for around 300 spread over roughly 3,000 square meters and a long outlook over the concourse from the second floor. It is run by Middle East Airlines, the national carrier, which is why it stays open when much of the terminal is quiet. Food runs to cafe style hot and cold plates and counters when flights are operating, there is free charging at the seats and wifi throughout, but there are no showers, so it is a place to eat, work and rest rather than freshen up.
Value is the quiet argument for using it. Food and drink in the main terminal run to cafes and counters rather than destination dining, and at least one outlet has historically traded around the clock, though overnight choice thins with the reduced schedule. A few hours in the Cedar Lounge buys a calmer seat, a meal and power without hunting the concourse, which on a long connection is worth more than the room itself looks. The 24 hour listing and the 3 hour cap suit a typical connection at any time of day, including the small hours when the rest of the terminal is at its quietest.
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FAQ
Beirut lounge questions
Does the Cedar Lounge at BEY take Priority Pass?
Yes. The Cedar Lounge is listed with Priority Pass and DragonPass, sits one level up after passport control, and caps stays at 3 hours. It does not sell entry by payment card at the door, so you need a membership, a premium cabin ticket on MEA or a SkyTeam carrier, or SkyTeam Elite Plus status.
Can I pay to get into a Beirut lounge without a membership?
No. The Cedar Lounge does not sell walk up entry by payment card, and the two other listed rooms have access tied to Priority Pass and eligible programs. Without a membership, an eligible ticket or status, there is no pay at the door option at BEY, so plan around that.
What are the Cedar Lounge hours at Beirut airport?
The Cedar Lounge is listed as open 24 hours, with a 3 hour cap on each stay. That makes it the dependable choice at BEY, including for an overnight wait, although the cap means it is not a place to settle for a whole night.
Are the Beirut Lounge and Ahlein Premium Lounge open?
Both appear in the Priority Pass directory, but with flight schedules still rebuilding their day to day opening hours are to be confirmed. Treat the Cedar Lounge as your plan and check whether the secondary rooms are open before relying on them.
Do the BEY lounges have showers?
No. There are no showers in the Cedar Lounge, and no documented public showers elsewhere in the terminal. If a wash matters to you, the practical option is a city hotel about 4 to 5 km away, several of which run shuttles for guests.
Which lounge is best at Beirut airport?
The Cedar Lounge, without much contest. It is large, open 24 hours, takes the common lounge programs and several SkyTeam routes to entry, and is easy to reach one level up after passport control. The other two rooms are worth checking only once you have confirmed they are open.
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