Air France Paris-Beirut flights are back: passenger guide

Air France resumed nonstop flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Beirut on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The first returning AF558 left Paris that morning, ending a suspension that began on March 1.

The restart restores another direct option between France and Lebanon, but it is not a promise that every future flight will operate. Recent postponements made passengers wary for good reason. Check the live flight status and your booking on the day of travel, especially if another ticket or a time-sensitive connection depends on it.

*Original OpenSim editorial illustration. The aircraft, traveler and combined city view are illustrative and do not depict the first returning flight or an actual viewpoint.*

What is confirmed about the route return

Air France told news agencies that it planned to restore Beirut flights on September 26. Flight-tracking data reviewed by Air Journal then recorded AF558 leaving Paris at 09:03 on that date. Beirut airport also listed the Air France arrival from Paris in its official flight feed.

That operating evidence matters because earlier restart dates had moved. Air France's summer schedule announcement had described Beirut service as suspended during the regional crisis. The September 26 departure is stronger evidence than a schedule filing alone.

The normal nonstop flight pair is AF558 from Paris to Beirut and AF565 from Beirut to Paris. Times and frequency can vary by date. Air France is again displaying Paris to Beirut fares and Beirut departures, but the ticket and live status remain the controlling sources for a particular trip.

What booked passengers should do

Open the Air France booking before traveling to the airport. Confirm that the operating flight, date and airport match the ticket, and check whether the airline has sent a schedule-change message. A flight number appearing in a timetable does not prove that an individual booking is unchanged.

If a previous Beirut flight was cancelled or moved, do not assume the new service automatically restores the old reservation. Use the booking channel that issued the ticket. A travel agent or third-party seller may need to process a change even when Air France operates the flight.

Keep the airline's message, ticket receipt and any replacement itinerary. If Air France cancels or materially changes the flight, the available refund or rebooking option depends on the ticket, the disruption and the law that applies. Review the offer presented for the booking before accepting a voucher or a different date.

What prospective passengers should compare

A nonstop can remove a connection, but reliability and recovery options still matter. Compare the Air France departure with Middle East Airlines services on the same airport pair. Look beyond the headline fare to the included baggage, change conditions, arrival time and the next practical flight if the service changes.

For a separate onward ticket from Paris or Beirut, leave a generous buffer and be prepared to collect and recheck baggage unless both airlines confirm through-checking. A self-transfer is not protected in the same way as a connection sold on one ticket. Border, baggage and security steps can make a short gap unusable even when both flights are on time.

Baggage and airport timing

Air France does not give every passenger the same checked-baggage allowance. Its conditions say the free allowance depends on the destination and fare and appears on the ticket. Check the booking rather than relying on another passenger's allowance or an old screenshot.

The airline's baggage guide covers cabin, checked, extra and special baggage. A paid additional checked piece may be subject to a 23 kg limit in Economy or Premium and 32 kg in Business or La Première, but that does not mean every fare includes such a piece.

Beirut airport asks passengers to arrive at least three hours before departure. Its live flight page is useful for an airport-level check, but it does not replace the airline booking or boarding deadline. At Paris-CDG, use the terminal shown in the Air France app or boarding pass and allow extra time if arriving by a separate flight or train.

Mobile data at the France end of the trip

OpenSim currently offers verified plans for France and regional Europe plans that include France. It does not currently list a Lebanon country product, so this guide does not claim that one OpenSim plan covers both ends of the route.

A France plan can help with the Air France app, CDG transport, messages and onward navigation while on the ground in France. Package data, validity, speed and top-up eligibility vary, and not every plan can be topped up. Check the selected package before purchase. An eSIM does not provide inflight service, rebook a flight or replace an offline copy of the ticket.

Beirut airport says its terminal Wi-Fi is free for one hour within a 72-hour period. Treat that as a limited fallback, not a reason to arrive without the booking, address and contact details saved offline.

Ten questions about Air France Paris-Beirut flights

Has Air France actually resumed Paris-Beirut flights?

Yes. Flight-tracking data recorded AF558 leaving Paris on September 26, and Beirut airport listed the arrival. Check the current date separately because an operating restart does not guarantee every later flight.

Which airports does the Air France route use?

The route links Paris-Charles de Gaulle, airport code CDG, with Beirut-Rafic Hariri International, airport code BEY. It is not an Orly service.

What are the Air France flight numbers?

Look for AF558 from Paris to Beirut and AF565 from Beirut to Paris. A codeshare may show a partner number, so confirm the operating carrier as well as the marketing flight number.

Is the Paris-Beirut flight daily?

Do not assume the same frequency every week. Air France is selling the route again, but availability and departure times vary by date. Check the airline's live booking calendar for the intended trip.

Could the route be suspended again?

Yes. Air France says safety and security guide its operating decisions, and the route has already experienced postponements. Recheck the booking and flight status shortly before travel.

What should I do if my earlier Air France booking was cancelled?

Open that booking or contact the seller that issued the ticket. A new flight schedule does not automatically reinstate a cancelled reservation. Review the specific rebooking, refund or voucher choices before selecting one.

How early should I arrive at Beirut airport?

Beirut airport asks passengers to arrive at least three hours before departure. Follow any longer instruction on the Air France booking and allow time for document, baggage and security checks.

Where do I find the baggage allowance for this Air France ticket?

The allowance is fare-specific and appears in the booking. Do not treat the maximum weight for a paid extra bag as an included allowance. Check each operating carrier if the itinerary contains another airline.

Is a separate connection protected if AF558 or AF565 changes?

Usually not in the same way as a through itinerary. Separate tickets can leave the passenger responsible for rebooking the missed flight, so allow a substantial buffer and understand the second ticket's change rules.

Does OpenSim have a Lebanon eSIM?

Not in the current public catalog checked for this guide. OpenSim has France and Europe options for the France side of the journey, but this article does not present them as Lebanon coverage.

Final check before travel

Confirm the flight in the Air France booking, then verify the operating carrier, airports, local times, baggage and terminal. Save the itinerary and essential contact details offline. If the trip includes a separate connection, decide in advance how much schedule risk you can absorb and what a missed onward flight would cost.

The next update trigger is a material Air France timetable, frequency, suspension or passenger-policy change. Until then, the article records the September 26 restart and directs individual passengers to the live booking for their own date.

*Airline, airport, flight, baggage and OpenSim product details were checked on September 27, 2026.*