Border Crossing of Al Arida
Overview
Transport Corridors
The Al Arida border crossing is in the northern part of Lebanon, near the town of Arida in the Akkar Governorate. It is situated on the border with Syria.
Al Arida is one of the major land border crossings between Lebanon and Syria. It plays a crucial role in facilitating trade, commerce, and the movement of people between the two countries.
This corridor, which is near the coast, is frequently used to transfer merchandise between Syria and Lebanon. On the Syrian side, it is 32 km away from Tartous, while on the Lebanese side, it is 31 km from Tripoli, and 113 km away from Beirut.
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
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Name of Border Crossing |
Lebanon: Al Arida Syria:Al Arida |
Province or District |
North |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Al Arida |
Latitude |
34.37.59 N |
Longitude |
35.58.34 E |
Managing Authority / Agency |
Custom and General Security |
Contact Person |
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Travel Times |
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Nearest International Airport |
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport 113 Km Truck Travel Time: 4 h Car Travel time: 3 h |
Nearest Port |
Beirut Port 65 km Truck Travel Time: 4 h Car Travel time: 2 h |
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Tripoli 30 km Truck Travel Time: 45 min/ 1 h Car Travel time: 30 min |
Other Information
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There is a global highway along the path. |
Hours of Operation |
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Mondays |
From 8 h to 17 h |
Tuesdays |
From 8 h to 17 h |
Wednesdays |
From 8 h to 17 h |
Thursdays |
From 8 h to 17 h |
Fridays |
No operation from Syria side-From 8 h to 17 h Lebanon Side |
Saturdays |
From 8 h to 17 h |
Sundays |
No operation from Syria side-From 8 h to 17 h Lebanon Side |
National Holidays
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No operation. |
Seasonal Constraints |
N/A |
Daily Capacity
A separate lane is given for private vehicles,
Customs Clearance
All trucks are checked upon entry into the country by scanners, bomb detectors, and inspectors from the authorities.