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      "country": "United States"
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      "code": "BEY",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Beirut",
      "fullCity": "Beirut, Lebanon",
      "airport": "Rafic Hariri Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "From which cities in United States can I fly to Beirut?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from the United States to Beirut. Travelers typically connect through major European or Middle Eastern hubs such as Paris, Istanbul, or Doha, with the best departure cities depending on which US airport offers the most convenient one-stop routing. East Coast cities like New York, Washington D.C., and Boston often provide the most direct connections and shortest total travel times, while travelers from the Midwest or West Coast may find competitive options via Chicago, Los Angeles, or San Francisco. Choosing a departure city usually comes down to proximity and the availability of seamless connections through a single hub.",
        "methodology": "The U.S. departure cities with nonstop service to this destination and their weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We identify every U.S. airport with scheduled nonstop service, group airports into their metropolitan areas, and rank cities by scheduled weekly departures.",
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      "q3": {
        "question": "Which cities in United States are usually cheapest or easiest for flying to Beirut?",
        "answer": "Dallas and Miami are usually the cheapest U.S. departure cities for flying to Beirut, with round-trip fares around $769 and $771 respectively. Boston follows at about $790, and New York City and Washington are also relatively affordable at roughly $857 and $859. Around 8 U.S. cities offer service to Beirut.",
        "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.",
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      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from United States to Beirut?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from the United States to Beirut are typically February, March, and November, outside the summer and December holiday peaks. Booking 2-4 months ahead and choosing midweek departures, especially Tuesday or Wednesday, often yields lower fares; overnight flights tend to be cheaper than daytime options."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from United States to Beirut?",
        "answer": "For flights from the United States to Beirut, there is no reliable booking window where fares are consistently lowest. For an international trip like this, it's generally wise to book several months ahead to secure reasonable fares and seat availability, especially since holidays and peak periods sell out earlier.",
        "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ]
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on flights from United States to Beirut?",
        "answer": "On flights to Beirut, standard international economy fares generally include one checked bag and a carry-on, but basic economy tickets on carriers like Air France or Turkish Airlines may exclude checked baggage or charge extra. Premium cabins allow two or more bags. Always confirm with your airline."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "What time of day is usually cheapest for flights from United States to Beirut?",
        "answer": "Night departures are usually the cheapest time of day for flights from the United States to Beirut, with a typical fare around $914, compared to an average of about $1,095 across all departure times. Morning and afternoon departures tend to run higher, so if you can fly overnight, you will often save money on this route.",
        "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.",
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      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "Which airport will I arrive at and how do I get from Rafic Hariri Intl Airport to downtown Beirut?",
        "answer": "Flights from the United States to Beirut arrive at Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY), the only operational commercial airport in Lebanon, located about 9 km (5.6 mi) south of the city center in the Southern Suburbs. There is no airport train or metro link; Lebanon's rail network ceased operations in the 1990s, so ground transport relies on road options. Public buses (including the new ACTC network and private minibuses) serve the city, while taxis, service taxis, and ride-hailing apps like Uber and Careem are readily available at the airport. Travel time to downtown Beirut is typically 15–25 minutes by car or taxi, depending on traffic, though buses take longer due to stops and routing.",
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        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Beirut",
            "title": "Transport in Beirut",
            "time_published": "2026-01-04T17:42:35Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beirut%E2%80%93Rafic_Hariri_International_Airport",
            "title": "Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-24T13:57:22Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rail_transport_in_Lebanon",
            "title": "Rail transport in Lebanon",
            "time_published": "2026-07-30T08:34:15Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Lebanon",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-08T05:56:55Z"
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      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which cabin and seat options are typical on flights from United States to Beirut?",
        "answer": "Flights to Beirut typically offer economy and lie-flat business class. Premium economy is rare on these routes and first class is not offered."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Beirut airport?",
        "answer": "Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) does not have any on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside the terminal. Instead, nearby hotels such as La Siesta Beach Resort (2.5 miles away), Coral Beach Hotel and Beach Resort (2.9 miles), and Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort Beirut (2.9 miles) are available, though none are connected by airport shuttle. Travelers needing rest can use the padded benches on the ground-level arrivals area or a quiet upper-level corridor, but no dedicated sleeping facilities exist.",
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        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/beirut-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Beirut Airport Guide (BEY) - Sleeping in Airports",
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            "time_published": "2018-08-08T19:26:03Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/mideast/beirut.htm",
            "title": "Beirut Airport Guide (BEY) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2026-05-30T01:00:07Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options at Beirut airport?",
        "answer": "At Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY), the main lounge options are the Cedar Lounge, the Ahlein Premium Lounge, and the Beirut Lounge, all located in the main terminal after passport control. The Cedar Lounge and Ahlein Premium Lounge are available to Priority Pass members and passengers with eligible premium cards, while the Beirut Lounge is also accessible via Priority Pass and typically offers spirits, beer, wine, Wi-Fi, TVs, and flight monitors. The Ahlein Premium Lounge offers pre-booking and is rated 4.4 out of 5, and the Cedar Lounge is similarly rated 4.4. The Ahlein Comfy Lounge is currently temporarily closed. Business class passengers on Middle East Airlines may have access to the airline's own lounge, but specific details on that lounge are not confirmed in the available data.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/lebanon/beirut-rafic-hariri-international",
            "title": "Beirut–rafic Hariri International Airport BEY Lounges - BEY Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-18T11:40:12Z"
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            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com:443/ko-KR/lounges/lebanon/beirut-rafic-hariri-international",
            "title": "Beirut–rafic Hariri International Airport BEY Lounges - BEY Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "http://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/BEY/Beirut-Lounge-Main-Terminal-mn9RHAmHPC/",
            "title": "Beirut Lounge at Beirut Airport | Amex US",
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          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-gb/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/BEY/Ahlein---Comfy-Lounge---NG2txP6DCj",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beirut%E2%80%93Rafic_Hariri_International_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-24T13:57:22Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from United States to Beirut?",
        "answer": "Fares from the US to Beirut don't show a single cheapest day of the week, so prices vary little by day. Round-trip fares typically run about $1,110, with the cheapest found at $769, and midweek departures tend to beat weekends.",
        "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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