November 15, 2026
In a step that revives the operation of Klayaat Airport for commercial traffic, Mada Airways announced a preliminary schedule to operate seven regular flights weekly (round trip), linking President Rene Moawad Airport in Klayaat in northern Lebanon to three regional capitals: Cairo, Istanbul, and Amman, stressing that the actual implementation remains subject to the completion of official and operational approvals.
The company explained in its statement that it intends to open reservations as of December 1, 2026, provided that the regulatory and operational procedures are completed and the final licenses are obtained from the Lebanese General Directorate of Civil Aviation. This announcement comes in the wake of the meeting held by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport on November 13, 2026, to follow up on the necessary preparations to activate the airport in accordance with approved international standards.
According to the initial program, the flight schedule includes two flights per week to Cairo (Sunday and Thursday), departing from Qlayaat at 09:00 and returning to Lebanon at 1:00, and three flights per week to Istanbul (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday), departing at 09:00 and returning at 14:30, in addition to two flights per week to Amman (Tuesday and Saturday), departing at 09:00. And return at 12:30 noon, according to local time in Lebanon.
Mada Airways confirmed that these anticipated flights will contribute to enhancing direct air connectivity between northern Lebanon and regional destinations, and supporting tourism and commercial activities in the region, appreciating the efforts of official authorities, work teams, and operational partners in completing preparations.
It is noteworthy that President Rene Moawad Airport in Klayaat represents a fundamental pillar in the plans to revitalize the transportation infrastructure in northern Lebanon, amid continuing demands for its commercial operation to provide additional travel options and advance economic and tourism development in Akkar Governorate and the north. However, the company reminded that the announced program remains preliminary and does not necessarily mean the start of actual operation simply by opening reservations or setting appointments, until all regulatory requirements are met and final approvals are obtained.
