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Aaihaايحه
Half a day covers Aaiha: the Hasbani spring ruins, the 1st-century temple and the rock carvings are free and within walking distance.
Aaiha is a small Bekaa village on the Hasbani spring, the water that feeds the Jordan. Its draw is a cluster of free, unguarded ruins: a 1st-century temple, rock carvings and a seasonal wetland. Two to four hours is enough; sleep in Rashaya or Zahle if you want a base.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- LBP
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jun–Aug (very hot, spring often dry)
- Airport
- BEY
- Nights
- 0–1
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Aaiha112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Aaiha, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?US dollar cash is the backbone of payments: see Insurance & payments above.Lebanon-wide
- SafetyA quiet village; the real risks are rough ground at the ruins, summer heat and mountain roads after rain.
- Emergency numbers112 police · 140 Red Cross ambulance · 175 Civil defence (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBEY Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport (About 70 km (43 mi) north; road via Zahle, then Rashaya.).BEY Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport (About 43 mi (70 km) north; road via Zahle, then Rashaya.).
- Getting aroundMinibuses run Zahle–Rashaya; from Rashaya a short taxi reaches Aaiha.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BEY Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport (About 70 km (43 mi) north; road via Zahle, then Rashaya.)BEY Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport (About 43 mi (70 km) north; road via Zahle, then Rashaya.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jan (14 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Aaiha: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
14 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
12 rd
Mar
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
6 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
1 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
0 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
0 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
1 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Minibuses run Zahle–Rashaya; from Rashaya a short taxi reaches Aaiha. The ruins are walked on foot over rough ground.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Rashaya
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Taxi or local minibus via Rashaya road
Nearest beds and a small market.
Zahle
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Minibus via Rashaya, or taxi
Restaurants, hotels and the main Bekaa transport hub.
Kfar Qouq
cautionDoor to door: About 30 min
Local road south, taxi
Check road conditions after rain.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Rashaya
Nearest beds, about 10 min by car; guesthouse rooms around USD 30–40 per night.
Zahle
More choice of hotels and restaurants, about 45 min away.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- USD 25–40 excl. bed
- Mid
- USD 40–70 excl. bed
- High
- USD 70+ excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- The Hasbani spring is seasonal and can be dry by late summer.
- No visitor facilities, no ticket office, no toilets: bring water and sun protection.
- Check your government's Lebanon travel advice before you go.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Red Cross ambulance
- 140
- Civil defence
- 175
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Emergency
- Police112
- Red Cross ambulance140
- Civil defence175
Embassy
No embassies in the Bekaa; most are in Beirut.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Zahle → Aaiha: about USD 5–7
- Minibus Zahle → Rashaya: local fare, a few thousand LBP
Say or show
- عفواً — Excuse me / Sorry (ʿafwan)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- كم السعر؟ — How much is it? (kam al-siʿr?)
- أين الحمام؟ — Where is the toilet? (ayna al-ḥammām?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Aaiha. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jun–Aug (very hot, spring often dry)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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