Border Crossing of Al Masnaa
Overview
The border crossing at Al Masnaa-Al-Jdeidah (Jdeidet Yabous), located in the eastern region of Lebanon, specifically in the Bekaa Valley. It is 55 kilometers from Damascus, 137 km from Tripoli, and 61 kilometers from Beirut. It serves as a crucial link between Lebanon and Syria as it is considered the principal route between the capitals of Syria and Lebanon.
It facilitates trade, commerce, and the movement of people between the two countries.
The border crossing is equipped with facilities for customs, immigration, and security checks. It caters to various types of traffic, including vehicles, pedestrians, and commercial transport.
Al Masnaa plays a vital role in enabling trade, tourism, and humanitarian aid to pass between Lebanon and Syria.
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Border Crossing Location and Contact |
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Name of Border Crossing |
Lebanon: Al Masnaa Syria:Jdeidet Yabous |
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Province or District |
Est,Bekaa |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Al Masnaa |
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Latitude |
33.42.08 N |
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Longitude |
35.55.18 E |
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Managing Authority / Agency |
Custom and General Security |
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Contact Person |
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Travel Times |
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Nearest International Airport |
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport 60 Km Truck Travel Time: 4 h Car Travel time: 1.30/2 h |
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Nearest Port |
Beirut Port 61 km Truck Travel Time: 4 h Car Travel time: 2 h |
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Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Zahle 21 km Truck Travel Time: 45 min/ 1 h Car Travel time: 30 min |
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Other Information
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There is a global highway along the path. |
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Hours of Operation |
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Mondays |
From 8 h to 17 h |
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Tuesdays |
From 8 h to 17 h |
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Wednesdays |
From 8 h to 17 h |
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Thursdays |
From 8 h to 17 h |
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Fridays |
No operation from Syria side-From 8 h to 17 h Lebanon Side |
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Saturdays |
From 8 h to 17 h |
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Sundays |
No operation from Syria side-From 8 h to 17 h Lebanon Side |
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National Holidays
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No operation. |
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Seasonal Constraints |
Heavy snowfall during the winter months has temporarily made it difficult to access the international highway leading to the Lebanon-Syria Al Masnaa Crossing in the Dahr al Baidar region. The Ministry of Public Works and Civil Defense often resolve this within a day at most. The Beirut-Damascus highway has occasionally been shut down for security concerns, but overall it continues to be the most reliable route for travel between Lebanon and Syria. |
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.
