Flying from Beirut Airport (BEY) to Brussels International Airport (BRU): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Beirut Airport to Brussels International Airport is 4 hours 35 minutes.
Brussels is one hour behind Beirut and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from BEY to BRU start from 07:00 — the first with Middle East Airlines. The last service of the day is at 07:15 with Middle East Airlines. Overall, there are three weekly Beirut Airport to Brussels International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your BEY to BRU flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Travelling to Brussels (and then discovering more of Belgium!) is easy with MEA. This popular airline has direct flights from Beirut Airport to Brussels International Airport.
MEA is the top choice for travellers on this route.
MEA tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for BEY to BRU flights, with 88.46% of its services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Beirut Airport to Brussels 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 BRU:
Istanbul Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Athens International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beirut Airport (BEY) to Brussels International Airport (BRU)
R 2,345 is the best price for a one-way Beirut Airport to Brussels International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 4,646. These fares may change based on availability.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BEY to BRU.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Beirut Airport to Brussels International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from BEY to BRU.
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Handy information about Beirut Airport (BEY)
Beirut Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from BEY touch down on schedule 85% of the time.
To reach Beirut Airport from central Beirut, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near BEY. Whether you have an early flight from Beirut Airport to Brussels International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Brussels International Airport (BRU)
Consider booking a hotel close to BRU if you're on a late Beirut Airport to Brussels International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Brussels International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and see more of Brussels and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Brussels International Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Brussels International Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
Brussels International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Brussels. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Brussels International Airport (BRU)
The quietest month for a flight from Beirut Airport to Brussels International Airport is March, while September is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Brussels based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Beirut Airport to Brussels International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Brussels, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BEY to BRU in January. Average temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Belgium
Charleroi is just one of the many places in Belgium waiting to be discovered once you've seen Brussels. Around 48 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Musée de la Photographie, BPS22, Musee d'art de la Province de Hainaut and Le Bois du Cazier.
Around 88 kilometres east of Brussels, Liege is another favourite stop in Belgium. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Cathedral de Liege (Liege Cathedral), Parc De La Citadelle and Parc de la Chartreuse.