Travelling from Beirut Airport (BEY) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Beirut Airport to Athens International Airport.
Beirut and Athens are in the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Take your pick of 13 weekly Beirut Airport to Athens International Airport flights. The 03:50 departure with Aegean Airlines is the earliest available. Middle East Airlines operates the last service of the day at 18:05.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BEY to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
MEA offers direct flights from Beirut Airport to Athens International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Athens — and maybe even more of Greece if time allows.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is MEA.
MEA is the most punctual carrier operating BEY to ATH flights. An exceptional 88.37% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Beirut Airport to Athens International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between BEY and ATH:
Istanbul Airport
Cairo Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beirut Airport (BEY) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
Right now, R 1,030 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Beirut Airport to Athens International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,124. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from BEY to ATH, reserve your journey five months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Beirut Airport to Athens International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from BEY to ATH.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Beirut Airport to Athens International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Beirut Airport (BEY)
Beirut Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 85% of flights that depart BEY land on time.
Central Beirut to Beirut Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Beirut Airport to Athens International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to BEY:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
Reserve a hotel close to ATH if you're taking a late Beirut Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Athens International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and chase adventure across Athens and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Athens International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Athens International Airport, Athens is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Beirut Airport to Athens International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Athens. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Beirut Airport to Athens International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Athens, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BEY to ATH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
