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Lebanon at a glance
- Capital
- Beirut
- Population
- 5,364,482
- Area
- 10,452 km²
- Calling code
- +961
- Schengen
- Not in Schengen
- Tap water
- Not recommended
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Lebanon
Explore Beirut, Tripoli and Sidon. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
Currency LBPTime in Sidon 04:36UTC+03:00Country codes LB / LBN
A place to start
Three cities. Your choice.
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Largest settlements in the available GeoNames snapshot (2026-09-06); population dates and city boundaries differ. GeoNames · CC BY 4.0.
Explore Sidon
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Directions
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Sidon. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
3 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Audi Soap Museum
Audi Soap Museum is one option for your time in Sidon. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Temple of Eshmun
Temple of Eshmun is one option for your time in Sidon. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Awali (river)
Awali (river) is one option for your time in Sidon. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Before you step outside
Weather in Sidon
Temperature, rain, wind, sunrise, sunset and a seven-day outlook.
Full city weather → · Open-Meteo, Forecast updated when requested.
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Arrive with a little context
Land here. Start in Sidon.
BEY
An arrival option for Sidon
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport
31.1 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Sidon. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Flights at BEY
Live flight times are not available here yet. Check the airport’s official board before travelling.
BEY airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport | BEY | 31.1 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Runways, frequencies & all airport fields
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport
Beirut · OLBA
Elevation87 ft
Coordinates33.819833, 35.487443
Runways
03 / 21
12467 × 148 ft
CON16 / 34
11138 × 148 ft
CON17 / 35
10663 × 197 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP120.3 MHz
ATIS120.6 MHz
GND121.9 MHz
TWR118.9 MHz
Travel reference only; not for aviation navigation.
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Getting around Sidon
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Stops along the route
OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Route coverage and stop ordering can be incomplete.
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More ideas for your stay
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Audi Soap Museum
Directions ↗Audi Soap Museum is one option for your time in Sidon. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Temple of Eshmun
Directions ↗Temple of Eshmun is one option for your time in Sidon. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Awali (river)
Directions ↗Awali (river) is one option for your time in Sidon. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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