The activity at Rafic Hariri International Airport continued its downward trend in December 2024. Overall, airport traffic declined, with all metrics showing year-over-year (YoY) decreases. However, a positive change was a 151.28% rise in monthly airport passengers, which may have been influenced by the ceasefire that began on November 27. The overall airport activity in Lebanon gradually returned to a semi-normal state. International airlines resumed operations in the country, providing more flight options for travelers. As a result, ticket prices to Lebanon saw a slight decrease, reflecting the stabilization of the situation and the growing confidence in the safety of air travel to the region.
Annual Passengers Activity:
| Category | Dec-24 | Change (YoY) |
| Airport Passengers | 5,622,358 | -20.84% |
| Total Arrivals | 2,762,470 | -20.56% |
| Total Departures | 2,855,397 | -20.98% |
| Transit Passengers | 4,491 | -62.29% |
Monthly and YoY Passengers Activity:
| Category | Dec-24 | Change (MoM) | Change (YoY) |
| Airport Passengers | 380,052 | 151.28% | -21.07% |
| Total Arrivals | 234,851 | 224.73% | -10.21% |
| Total Departures | 145,148 | 83.94% | -33.86% |
| Transit Passengers | 53 | 307.69% | -89.21% |
Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport Activity by December 2024:
Source: Rafic Hariri International Airport, BLOMINVEST
BY: Jana Boumatar
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