Border Crossing of Ras Al Naqoura (Rosh HaNikra)
Overview
At the border between Naqoura, Lebanon, and Rosh HaNikra, Israel, lies the Rosh Hanikra Crossing. This terminal is exclusively managed by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
Access for ordinary tourists and visitors is strictly prohibited. Civilians cannot enter an area within 4 km (2.5 miles) of the shared border with Lebanon.
As it is not possible to enter Lebanon from the country's southern border with Israel, your only option to enter Lebanon by land is from its northeastern neighbour, Syria.
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Border Crossing Location and Contact |
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Name of Border Crossing |
Lebanon: Ras Al Naqoura Israel: Rosh HaNikra |
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Province or District |
Al Naqoura - South |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Naqoura |
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Latitude |
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Longitude |
35°06′17″E |
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Managing Authority / Agency |
IDF, UNIFIL |
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Contact Person |
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Travel Times |
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Nearest International Airport |
Beirut Rafik Hariri Int. Airport (108 KM) |
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Nearest Port |
Beirut Port 142 km Truck Travel Time: 3-4 h Car Travel time: 2 h |
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Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Tyre (known as Sour) 45 km Truck Travel Time: 60 min Car Travel time: 40 min |
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Other Information
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N/A |
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Hours of Operation |
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Mondays |
N/A |
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Tuesdays |
N/A |
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Wednesdays |
N/A |
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Thursdays |
N/A |
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Fridays |
N/A |
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Saturdays |
N/A |
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Sundays |
N/A |
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National Holidays
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N/A |
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Seasonal Constraints |
No info as the border is not functioning for passenger crossing or cargo movement.*
*Due to escalations in Israel/Lebanon from the 7th of October 2023 attacks and the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip, the border will remain closed for the foreseeable future. |
Daily Capacity
No info as the border is not functioning for tourism or cargo movement.
Customs Clearance
No customs at the border as no cargo/freight can pass through this border.
