Flying from Beirut Airport (BEY) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ): what you need to know
The timezone in Toronto is UTC-5, which is seven hours behind Beirut.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your BEY to YYZ flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Beirut Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BEY and YYZ:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Handy information about Beirut Airport (BEY)
Beirut Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from BEY reach their destination without delay.
Beirut Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Beirut. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Beirut Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to BEY:
Arriving at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Consider staying in a hotel near YYZ if you have a late Beirut Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Toronto Pearson International Airport rental car and explore Toronto and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion and Thrifty are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Toronto Pearson International Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport to central Toronto has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
August is the most popular month for flights from Beirut Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Toronto in November.
Lock in your flight from Beirut Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Toronto during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BEY to YYZ in February. Temperatures average between -15ºC (5ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Toronto. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Canada, consider Ottawa, about 354 kilometres north-east of Toronto. Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa are highlights.