From Damascus to Lebanon
Every way we know from Damascus to Lebanon, fastest first; conditional, unconfirmed and closed ways come after the ones that simply run. Only flights and crossings we have checked leaving Syria are listed, each with its source and the date it was checked.
Fastest way from Damascus to Lebanon today: overland via Jdeidet Yabous, about 3 hours door to door (checked 8 Oct 2026). 3 of 4 known routes are running.
Jdeidet YabousFastestto Beirut3 h1 h by road from Damascus2 h beyond the border
Routes through Jdeidet Yabous
Overland Beirut3 h
No flight to Beirut on Damascus airport's departures board, 1–14 October. Lebanese General Security decides who may enter Lebanon and publishes its criteria for Syrians.
Damascus → Jdeidet Yabous 1 h · 2 h to Beirut
verifiedSource: General Authority for Ports and Customschecked 8 Oct 2026
Joussiehto the Bekaa4 h
Routes through Joussieh
Overland the Bekaa4 h
Lebanese General Security decides who may enter Lebanon and publishes its criteria for Syrians.
Damascus → Joussieh 2 h 30 min · 1 h 30 min to the Bekaa
reportedSource: SANAchecked 20 Sept 2026
Jisr Qamarto Tripoli4 h 30 minConditional
Routes through Jisr Qamar
Overland TripoliConditional
On foot only, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lebanese General Security decides who may enter Lebanon and publishes its criteria for Syrians.
Damascus → Jisr Qamar 2 h 30 min · 2 h to Tripoli
verifiedSource: General Authority for Ports and Customschecked 1 Oct 2026
Al-Aridato Tripoli—Closed
Routes through Al-Arida
Overland TripoliClosed
Closed to travellers since 6 August 2026 while the crossing's bridge is rebuilt.
Damascus → Al-Arida 3 h · 1 h 30 min to Tripoli
verifiedSource: SANAchecked 8 Oct 2026
Times are estimates and usually include waiting at the crossing