Beirut Airport Taxi Guide: Transparent Prices and Easy Online Booking with CTaxi 

Landing at Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport can be stressful enough. The last thing you want is guessing taxi prices, walking around the parking with luggage, or arguing at the curb. 

CTaxi was built to fix exactly that problem. 

Instead of random “per trip” prices, CTaxi uses clear distance-based fares and lets you book online through a web app: no downloads, no accounts on app stores, just a clean link.

CTaxi Platforms

1. Rider web app: app.ctaxi.io
2. Driver portal: driver.ctaxi.io
3. Business & NGO dashboard: business.ctaxi.io 

In this guide, we’ll explain: 

• How airport pickups work in Beirut in real life 
• How CTaxi handles drop-offs and pickups at the airport 
• The exact formulas we use to calculate fares 
• The fixed airport fee we add to cover parking 
• How to book and track your ride completely online 

How Airport Pickups Really Work in Beirut 

If it’s your first time arriving in Lebanon, it helps to know how the airport is organized. 

Departures – Drop-off Area 

For departures, all cars and taxis can drive to the departure doors, drop you off, and then exit the airport road. It’s quick and straightforward. With CTaxi, your driver will: 

• Drop you at the correct terminal entrance 
• Help with luggage if needed 
• Exit the airport road directly (no extra parking) 

Arrivals – Why Most Taxis Wait in the Parking 

For arrivals, things are different: 

• Only the official airport taxis working “beldour” (turn-by-turn queue) are allowed to stand directly at the arrivals curb and take passengers from there. 
• All other taxis and companies – including CTaxi and private drivers – must wait in the official parking areas. 
• Passengers then walk to the parking (through the tunnels and crossings) to meet their driver. 

Some large companies even rent underground parking spaces for their fleets. Others use regular parking levels (e.g. “B4”) and guide passengers there. 

So if you book with any non-airport-queue taxi company, you should expect: 

• A short walk from arrivals to the parking 
• A parking fee added to the cost of your trip 

CTaxi is fully aligned with this system – but we try to make it as easy and organized as possible. 

How CTaxi Handles Airport Pickups 

When you book a CTaxi ride from the airport, the process is: 

1. You book online through the web app (app.ctaxi.io) and choose Beirut Airport as your pickup. 
2. Your driver parks in the official parking. 
3. The driver contacts you via the app / WhatsApp and tells you exactly where they are (for example: “Underground B4, column C5”). 
4. If you want, the driver can meet you inside the arrivals area holding a sign with your name, then walk with you to the car. 
5. You both walk together to the parked car and start the trip. 

This is the normal and legal way non-airport-queue taxis operate in Lebanon – we just make it organized, polite and transparent. 

Airport Drop-Offs

For drop-offs to the airport, your driver: 

• Picks you up from your location 
• Drives you to the departure doors 
• Drops you as close as possible to your airline area 
• Ends the trip and exits the airport road 

Transparent, Distance-Based Pricing (Current CTaxi Tariffs) 

CTaxi prices are calculated using two parts: 

1. Base fare for the first 4 km 
2. A fixed amount per extra 100 meters after 4 km 

Current tariffs (at the time of writing) are: 

Standard car (up to 3 passengers) 

• First 4 km: $5.50 
• Each extra 100 m: $0.085 

7-seater (up to 6 passengers) 

• First 4 km: $9.00 
• Each extra 100 m: $0.11 

Minivan 

• First 4 km: $15.00 
• Each extra 100 m: $0.14 

SUV 

First 4 km: $12.00 

Each extra 100 m: $0.12 

Business class 

• First 4 km: $12.00 
• Each extra 100 m: $0.12 

These tariffs are the same whether you are going to the airport or coming from it – we only add a small, fixed airport fee (explained next). 

Note: Prices can be updated over time based on fuel, costs and regulations. The final fare in the web app is always the one to rely on. 

Airport Fees: What We Add and Why 

Because non-airport taxis must use the official parking when picking up passengers, there are parking costs that don’t exist on normal city trips. 

Instead of hiding those charges, CTaxi adds a clear, fixed airport fee: 

• From anywhere to Beirut Airport: $3 added to the normal trip fare 
• From Beirut Airport to any area in Lebanon: $6 added to the normal trip fare 

That’s it. No “surprise” parking fee at the end, no random amount decided by the driver. 

Example Fares for Beirut Airport Trips 

To make things even clearer, here are approximate examples using the current tariffs. 

(Exact prices in the app may vary slightly depending on the exact route and traffic.) 

Example 1 – Around 8 km (e.g. central Beirut ↔ airport) 

Standard car (up to 3 passengers) 

• Base distance fare for 8 km ≈ $8.90 
• To airport → +$3 airport fee → ≈ $11.90 
• From airport → +$6 airport fee → ≈ $14.90 

7-seater 

• Distance fare for 8 km ≈ $13.40 
• To airport → ≈ $16.40 
• From airport → ≈ $19.40 

Example 2 – Around 20 km (e.g. airport ↔ further areas) 

Standard car 

• Distance fare for 20 km ≈ $19.10 
• To airport → ≈ $22.10 
• From airport → ≈ $25.10 

Minivan 

• Distance fare for 20 km ≈ $34.40 
• To airport → ≈ $40.40 
• From airport → ≈ $43.40 

Again, these are illustrative examples so you understand how the math works. When you book in the CTaxi web app, you will always see the exact fare estimate for your route before you confirm. 

Why Use CTaxi for Beirut Airport Rides? 

1. Web App – No Downloads Needed 

CTaxi runs as a web app: 

Just open app.ctaxi.io in your browser (mobile or desktop) and you’re ready. 

• Works on iPhone, Android, tablet and laptop 
• You can add it to your phone’s home screen like any other app
• Perfect for tourists who don’t want to install yet another application 

2. Pickup and Drop-off With Local Know-How 

Our drivers are familiar with: 

• The different parking levels and tunnels around Beirut Airport 
• Meeting points inside the terminal 
• How to handle luggage and signs for arriving guests, family or VIPs 

You tell us what you prefer (meet inside or in parking) and the driver will coordinate directly with you. 

3. Clear Pricing – No Negotiation at the Curb 

Because CTaxi prices are: 

• Distance-based, and 
• Shown upfront in the web app, 
• you don’t have to negotiate after a long flight or worry.
  
  if you’re being overcharged as a foreigner or first-time visitor. 

4. Wallet and One-Tap Invoices 

If you’re a frequent traveler, consultant or staff member whose company pays for taxis, CTaxi makes life easier: 

• CTaxi wallet – top up and pay rides from your balance 
• Ride history – see all your past trips 
• One-click invoice download under each ride – detailed, clear invoice you can send to your employer or finance department 

5. Favourite Locations for Faster Airport Bookings 

You can save key locations such as: 

• Home 
• Work 
• Regular hotel or guesthouse 

Once those are saved, booking becomes as simple as: 

• “From Home to Airport” 
• “From Airport to Work” 

No need to type long addresses every time. 

6. Built-In AI Assistant – “Ask CTaxi” 

At the bottom-right of the web app you’ll see “Ask CTaxi”, our built-in AI assistant. It can: 

• Answer questions about pricing, airport fees and how pickups work 
• Help you choose the right vehicle category 
• Prepare bookings for you when you speak naturally 

You can type messages like: 

• “Book a ride from my location to Beirut Airport tomorrow at 7:30 am.” 

“I’m landing tonight at 22:15 – please arrange a pickup from the airport to my hotel in Hamra.” 

The assistant uses this information to fill in the ride details inside the app so you only need to check and confirm. We’ll keep improving this assistant over time to make airport bookings even smoother. 

How to Book Your Next Beirut Airport Ride with CTaxi 

• Open the rider web app: app.ctaxi.io 
• Set pickup and drop-off: For departures: your address → “Beirut Airport” | For arrivals: “Beirut Airport” → your destination 
• Choose your vehicle type: Standard, 7-seater, Minivan, SUV or Business | See the fare estimate, including the airport fee 
• Pick ASAP or Schedule Later (for future flights) 
• Confirm the booking and stay in touch with your driver through the app 

Final Thoughts 

Airport transport in Lebanon doesn’t have to be confusing or stressful. With CTaxi you get: 

• Transparent distance-based prices 
• Fixed airport fees that are clearly explained 
• Online booking without installing an app 
• Drivers who understand how Beirut Airport really works – parking, tunnels, signs and all. 

Next time you’re traveling, whether you’re a local, NGO staff, expat or tourist, try booking your Beirut airport taxi with CTaxi and see how a little transparency can change the whole experience.