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Pick your route and embrace an eyeful of wonders!

Imagine seeing the world from a whole new perspective. At the Aeroclub, we boast an impressive fleet of aircraft for use in our flight training programs as well as for rental. Rent an aircraft to take out for a spin, or sit back and relax as an experienced pilot provides an unforgettable scenic tour. We offer ten pre-defined routes to choose from for the ultimate adventure! Note that even when booked in advance, these routes are subject to meteorological and military conditions assessed few minutes before your departure to ensure your maximum safety, pleasure and joy!
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Location

We are located at Beirut Int’l Airport.
Head to the General Aviation Terminal and we will take care of the rest.

Route 00 Circuits 150usd Route 01 Dora Bay 250usd Route 02 Jounieh Bay 300usd Route 03 Chouf 400usd Route 04 Chouf.Jounieh 450usd Route 05 Faraya 400usd Route 06 Chekka 450usd Route 07 Rayak Bekaa 450usd Route 08 Kleyate 500usd Route 09 Cedars 600usd

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Route 00: Circuits

Points of interest: Discover aviation through its most technical and thrilling parts: takeoffs and landings.
Circuit Height: 800ft
Duration: 30 min

This is a flight for aviation passionate people whom would like to get the feel of the controls on takeoffs and landings and experience a glimpse of Air Traffic Control Communications. It is a short flight consisting of a series of touch and go maneuvers and, when applicable, performed on different runways of Beirut international airport.

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Route 01: Dora Bay

Points of interest: East of Beirut city, northern and western Beirut coastlines
Cruising Altitude: 2000ft
Duration: 20 min

This is a short flight where you take off from Beirut and get to discover the east side of Beirut city to arrive at Dora bay. From there you will be cruising along the northern then western Beirut coastlines to discover the great sea port, Beirut downtown, Saint Georges Bay, AUB campus, the old Beirut lighthouse, the Pigeons Grotto (Rawche rocks), the Movempick Hotel, the Ramlet el Bayda public beach, Beirut Stadium, the Golf Club, right before you land back at Beirut International Airport.

Most of this Route is included in all the other Routes.

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Route 02: Jounieh Bay

Points of interest: East and/or West of Beirut city, Dora Bay, Marina, Jounieh Bay
Cruising Altitude: 3000ft
Duration: 30 min

This is a short flight where you take off from Beirut and get to discover in addition to Route 1, the coastline north of Beirut all the way to Jounieh Bay. You will be able to spot the Marina, the malls on the highway, Nahr el Kalb, Christ King, the beach resorts, Bkerke, Kaslik and all of Jounieh Bay including Our Lady of Harrisa, the Casino, and many more. You will land back at Beirut International Airport.

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Route 03: Chouf

Points of interest: South of Beirut, Chouf, Baadaran airport, Barouk Cedars, Dahr el Baydar, Mtein Bridge, Broumana, Dora Bay, northern and western Beirut coastlines
Cruising Altitude: 7000ft
Duration: 60 min

This is a medium flight where you take off from Beirut and head west over the sea to reach 3000ft and then reverse course to overfly the airport and get a stunning view of Beirut city. After that you fly south-east to discover Deir el Kamar, Beiteddine, Baadaran Airport, the Barouk Cedars, the Mdeirij Bridge, and head back to Dora bay overflying Broumana and continue as planned in Route 1 to finally land in Beirut International Airport.

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Route 04: Chouf Jounieh

Points of interest: South of Beirut, Chouf, Baadaran airport, Barouk Cedars, Dahr el Baydar, Mtein Bridge, Broumana, Faitroun, Jounieh Bay, Dora Bay, northern and western Beirut coastlines
Cruising Altitude: 7000ft
Duration: 60 min

This is a long flight where in addition to Route 3, instead of heading back from Mtein Bridge to Dora bay, you continue cruising from Mdeirij Bridge on a northerly heading overflying Faitroun, and then heading back west to Jounieh and then back to Beirut International Airport following Route 2.

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Route 05: Faraya

Points of interest: East and/or West of Beirut city, Dora Bay, Marina, Zouk power plant, Christ King, Balloune, Faitroun, up to Faraya Mzar, Faqra and Warde Ski resorts.
Cruising Altitude: 8500ft
Duration: 60 min

This is a long flight where in addition to Route 2, when you reach Zouk power plant, you head East to overfly Balloune, Faitroun, all the way to Faraya Mzar, Faqra and Warde ski resorts. From there you will be heading back to Jounieh bay to rejoin and continue as planned in Route 2. You will land back at Beirut International Airport.

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Route 06: Chekka

Points of interest: East and/or West of Beirut city, Dora Bay, Marina, Jounieh Bay, Byblos, Madfoun, Batroun, Hamat Airport, Chekka bay
Cruising Altitude: 5000ft
Duration: 60 min

This is a long flight where you take off from Beirut, follow Route 2 and when you reach Jounieh bay, you continue flying north to see on your right side the northern Lebanese coastline, all its Beach resorts and the ancient cities of Byblos and Batroun with their ports. Before you reach Chekka bay, you will see the cliffs of Hamat, where our Lady of Nouriye overlooks the sea and you will also see Hamat’s plateau on which the French built the airfield of Wujah al Hajar. From there you will head back south along the seashore line to land in Beirut International Airport.

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Route 07: Rayak Bekaa

Points of interest: South of Beirut, Chouf, Baadaran airport, Barouk Cedars, Dahr el Baydar, Mtein Bridge, Zahle, Bekaa Valley, Rayak, Broumana, Dora Bay, northern and western Beirut coastlines
Cruising Altitude: 6500ft
Duration: 70 min

This is a long flight where you take off from Beirut and head west over the sea to reach 3000ft and then reverse course to overfly the airport and get a stunning view of Beirut city. After that you fly east to discover the Matn, and Mount Lebanon, overflying Mdeirij bridge, Dahr el Baydar, the Bekaa Valley, then fly abeam Zahle, touch and go at Rayak military airport and head back to Dahr el baydar and rejoin route 1 at Dora to finally land in Beirut International Airport.

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Route 08: Kleyate

Points of interest: East and/or West of Beirut city, all the northern Lebanese coastline, Jounieh, Jbeil, Batroun, Chekka, Tripoli, Rabbit Islands, Kleyate airport.
Cruising Altitude: 5000ft
Duration: 90 min

This is one of the longest flights where in addition to discovering the coastline included in route 6, you will continue north overflying the rabbit islands and head north east towards Kleyate’s military airport for a touch and go before heading back to land at Beirut International Airport.

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Route 09: Cedars

Points of interest: East and/or West of Beirut city, all the northern Lebanese coastline, Jounieh, Jbeil, Batroun, Chekka, Kadisha and Qannoubine valleys, Becharri and the famous Cedars of Lebanon.
Cruising Altitude: 9000ft
Duration: 90 min

This is a very long flight where you take off from Beirut and and follow route 6 till Chekka. After that you fly west to discover the beautiful natural reserve of the valley of Kadisha and Kannoubine, then Becharre and the famous Lebanese Cedar Forests then back track all the way to Beirut International Airport.

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1. Everything you need to know
How many persons can the airplane seat?
Apart the pilot, 3 passengers at a time.

Are the prices per person or per trip?
Prices are per trip, not per person. Maximum 3 Passengers per flight.

When do I need to book the flight?
Complying to airport safety measures, booking should be made at least 3 working days prior to desired flight date, the earliest, the better.

Can I take the controls during the flight?
The passenger can assist the pilot in command as long the latter allows it.

I am holder of a non-Lebanese Private/Commercial Pilot Licence, can I rent the airplane?
The applicant can rent an airplane as long as accompanied by a pilot holder of a valid Lebanese Licence.

I am holder of a Lebanese Private/Commercial Pilot Licence, can I rent the airplane?
Whenever holder of a Lebanese Private/Commercial Pilot Licence, a first assessment flight performed by our Chief Flight Instructor is mandatory to release the applicant. The Chief Flight Instructor has the final undisputed decision whether to release the pilot on our aircraft or not.

I am under 18 years old, can I still come on-board?
For safety reasons, the Aeroclub of Lebanon accepts people starting 3 years of age. People under 18 can always fly with us after presenting the AUTHORIZATION FORM duly signed by any of the parents or legal caretaker, even when accompanied by any of them.
2. Pick your day!
Complying to airport safety measures, booking should be made at least 3 working days prior to desired flight date, the earliest, the better.

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3. Gather the required documents
For each person entering the airport, you are kindly requested to submit a scanned copy of the following:
- Passport Photography
- Copy of Identification document (ID, Passport, civil status extract..)
- For foreigners: Passport copy and copy of passport page showing General Security Stamp of date of entry to Lebanon
- For minors: Authorization Form
4. Fill out the reservation form

5. Proceed to payment and validate your booking
To validate your booking, payment to “Mr. Michel Abboud” should be made as soon as possible at any Western Union or OMT agency.

Pick your route and embrace an eyeful of wonders!

Location

Route 00: Circuits

Route 01: Dora Bay

Route 02: Jounieh Bay

Route 03: Chouf

Route 04: Chouf Jounieh

Route 05: Faraya

Route 06: Chekka

Route 07: Rayak Bekaa

Route 08: Kleyate

Route 09: Cedars

Ready to book your flight? You are 5 steps from jumping aboard!

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