Flying from Beirut Airport (BEY) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Beirut Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport.
The timezone in Rome is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Beirut.
You can choose from four weekly Beirut Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flights. The 07:20 departure with Middle East Airlines is the earliest you can take. Middle East Airlines operates the last service of the day at 17:20.
Your BEY to FCO flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Rome (and then discovering more of Italy!) is a breeze with MEA. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Beirut Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with MEA on this route.
MEA tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for BEY to FCO flights, with 97.5% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Beirut Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BEY and FCO:
Athens International Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Cairo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beirut Airport (BEY) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
At the moment, R 1,856 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Beirut Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,562. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from BEY to FCO by booking at least two months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Beirut Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from BEY to FCO.
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Handy information about Beirut Airport (BEY)
Beirut Airport has an excellent on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from BEY arrive on schedule 85% of the time.
To reach Beirut Airport from central Beirut, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Beirut Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near BEY:
Arriving at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Beirut Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Rome Fiumicino Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare to explore Rome and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Rome Fiumicino Airport about three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
From Rome Fiumicino Airport, Rome is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
When to fly to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Beirut Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Rome in March.
Before locking in your flight from Beirut Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Rome, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BEY to FCO sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
You've seen Rome, now it's time to explore more of Italy. Journey around 483 kilometres north-west to Milan to tick off its top sights. From Leonardo's Last Supper Museum to Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Italy, consider Naples, roughly 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples are highlights.