Beirut Travel Risk — Extreme Risk (75/100)
Is Beirut safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Beirut scores 75/100 on our travel risk index (Extreme). The US State Department rates Lebanon Level 4 (Do Not Travel, updated 21 Aug 2026); the UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country (updated 10 Aug 2026); Canada says: avoid all travel. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Official US advisory · Level 4
Do Not Travel
This decision takes precedence over the analytical composite shown on this page.
Crime (score 45)
Government advisory (score 95)
September 27, 2026
Beirut, Lebanon has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 75 out of 100 (extreme risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is government advisory at 95/100; the lowest-rated category is crime at 45/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Lebanon travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Beirut is currently under a US State Department Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory. That official decision takes precedence. The 75/100 extreme composite remains visible only as analytical context and must not be read as permission to disregard the advisory. The highest-rated risk category for Beirut is government advisory (95/100), and the lowest is crime (45/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: The US State Department and Government of Canada advise against all travel here, so the score is held at 75 or higher. Governments disagree: US Level 4, UK Level 2, Canada Level 4.
A score of 75 is higher than the scores of 91% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 16, 2026
Beirut, Lebanon currently maintains a baseline safety score of 75 out of 100, indicating extreme risk, alongside a Level 4 US State Department travel advisory. Travelers should also be aware of a Level 1 global Dengue health notice from the CDC. No active disaster alerts are in place for Beirut itself.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 03:37 UTC
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- Government advisory (score 95/100): Read your country's current official advisory within 7 days of travel. Register with your embassy on arrival if available.
- Political instability (score 85/100): Avoid demonstrations and political gatherings. Monitor news the morning of travel. Have a flexible departure plan.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Beirut
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime conditions are generally secure along major corridors and commercial districts. Keep bags zipped and avoid displaying high-value items openly.
Risk levels elevate noticeably after dark outside main central zones. Avoid walking alone through unlit parks, alleys, or quiet transit stations; favor pre-booked door-to-door transport.
Safety by Traveler Type in Beirut
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Families with children
Health/disaster risk is elevated. Confirm medical-evacuation cover, identify hospitals near your accommodation, and check seasonal hazard (storm/heat/quake) before you book.
Older travelers
Health/transport risk is elevated. Confirm medical-evacuation cover, plan rest between transfers, and locate English-capable medical care on arrival.
Business travelers
Digital/money risk is elevated. Avoid public Wi-Fi for sensitive work, use a VPN, watch for card-skimming at ATMs, and carry minimal cash.
LGBTQ+ travelers
Local laws and social attitudes toward LGBTQ+ travelers vary widely by country and are not captured in our category scores. The official advisory/political indicators are elevated. Read your government LGBTQ+ travel guidance carefully and weigh trip purpose against current conditions.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Beirut for solo travelers (Crime 45/100 · Transport 65/100) and women traveling solo (Crime 45/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Beirut
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
Level 4 · Do Not Travel
Lebanon - Level 4: Do Not Travel
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Green flood alert in Syria GREEN · ~453 km away · 2026-10-15
On 12/10/2026, a flood started in Syria, lasting until 14/10/2026 (last update). The flood caused 2 deaths and 0 displaced .
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Green flood alert in Jordan GREEN · ~262 km away · 2026-10-15
On 10/10/2026, a flood started in Jordan, lasting until 12/10/2026 (last update). The flood caused 1 deaths and 0 displaced .
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Green flood alert in Türkiye GREEN · ~355 km away · 2026-10-14
On 12/10/2026, a flood started in Türkiye, lasting until 14/10/2026 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 0 displaced .
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 03:37:34 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 |
Most flood events within 100 km of Beirut happened in November (3 of 8 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Lebanon travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Lebanon entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Beirut
The most weather-stable two-month window for Beirut is April–May, when typical daily temperatures run from about 12°C to 27°C and monthly rain averages 25 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; December is the wettest typical month at about 123 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 7, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Beirut
Beirut has 10 hospitals, 10 police stations, 5 embassies, 10 pharmacies and 4 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: AUH Family Medicine Centre
- Hospital: Beidoun
- Hospital: Clemenceau Medical Center
- Hospital: Clémenceau Medical Centre
- Hospital: Hospital Trad
- Hospital: Lebanese Red Cross
- Hospital: Najjar Hospital
- Hospital: Rizk Hospital
- Hospital: Rosary Sisters Hospital
- Hospital: Saint George Hospital
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Barbar Khazen Hamlet (Sayyar Al Darak)
- Police: Basta Al Fawqua police station
- Police: Baydoun Police Station
- Police: Directorate General of Internal Security Forces
- Police: General Security
- Police: No through road
- Police: No through road
- Police: Police Station Gouraud
- Police: ثكنة الحلو
- Embassy: Embassy of Belgium
- Embassy: Embassy of Sweden
- Embassy: United Nations Development Programme
- Embassy: United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia
- Embassy: United Nations Population Fund
- Pharmacy: Alma Farmacy
- Pharmacy: Chehab Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Damergi
- Pharmacy: Jaber
- Pharmacy: Pharma Beirut
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie Marc Joseph
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie Ste Lucie
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie Vitale
- Pharmacy: Starco
- Pharmacy: ناي باب ادريس
- Fire station: Unnamed fire station
- Fire station: Bashura
- Fire station: Karantina
- Fire station: فوج إطفاء بيروت
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (Lebanon)
| Police | 112 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 140 |
| Fire | 175 |
| General | 112 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | high |
Healthcare facilities face challenges due to deteriorating infrastructure and the collapsed economy amid active security risks. Evacuation complexity remains high given volatile flight schedules and severe travel advisories.
Common scam patterns
- Fake Official Bribe Demand. Individuals posing as police officers or government officials approach tourists and claim they have committed an infraction such as currency violations or photographing restricted areas. They then demand a bribe on the spot. Tip: Always ask to see official identification and insist on handling any fines at a police station.
- Currency Exchange Manipulation. The ongoing economic crisis has created a complex dual-exchange-rate situation where unofficial changers and some shops apply exchange rates that heavily disadvantage tourists. Card skimming, dynamic currency conversion, and cash cons are also reported. Tip: Use reliable exchange methods and bring US dollar cash in small bills.
- Taxi Overcharging and Touting. Aggressive airport taxi touts and drivers utilizing rigged meters frequently target arriving passengers and visitors. This leads to unregulated and excessive overcharging for basic city transit. Tip: Confirm fixed prices or agreed rates before starting any journey from the airport or tourist spots.
Area notes
- Dahieh. The UK FCDO advises against all travel to this district due to active conflict and security re-escalation.
- Central Beirut. Governments advise essential travel only here, though visitors frequently spend time navigating busy districts, cafes, and rooftop bars.
- Mar Mikhael. Travelers frequently visit this neighborhood to enjoy sun-lit coffee spots and vibrant nightlife without major incident.
Nearest embassies & consulates
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Calculate my trip riskScore history
| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| May 15, 2026 | — → 42 | moderate | Data update Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (round 2: Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + GPI + EPI references) |
Every editorial change to Beirut's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Beirut
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Beirut, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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