Travelling from Brussels International Airport (BRU) to Beirut Airport (BEY): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Brussels International Airport to Beirut Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 10 minutes.
Beirut is one hour ahead of Brussels and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Choose from three weekly Brussels International Airport to Beirut Airport flights. The 11:35 departure with Middle East Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Middle East Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 11:40.
Your BRU to BEY flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Travelling to Beirut (and then exploring more of Lebanon!) is easy with MEA. This popular carrier has direct flights from Brussels International Airport to Beirut Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is MEA.
The most punctual carrier that operates BRU to BEY flights is MEA. Its services land without delay 65.38% of the time.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Brussels International Airport to Beirut Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BRU and BEY:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Antalya Airport
Bucharest Otopeni Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels International Airport (BRU) to Beirut Airport (BEY)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Brussels International Airport to Beirut Airport flight is R 2,512. A return plane ticket right now is R 4,357. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book eight months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BRU to BEY.
Schedule your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from Brussels International Airport to Beirut Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BRU to BEY by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Brussels International Airport to Beirut Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Brussels International Airport (BRU)
75% of flights that take off from Brussels International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Brussels to Brussels International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near BRU. Whether you've booked an early flight from Brussels International Airport to Beirut Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Beirut Airport (BEY)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Brussels International Airport to Beirut Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BEY instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Beirut Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, city car or Advance Car Rental and explore beyond Beirut's main sights.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Beirut Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Beirut Airport (BEY) to central Beirut
From Beirut Airport, Beirut is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Beirut Airport (BEY)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Brussels International Airport to Beirut Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Beirut. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Brussels International Airport to Beirut Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Beirut, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BRU to BEY in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of Lebanon
Tripoli is just one of the many cities in Lebanon waiting to be discovered once you've seen Beirut. Around 72 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include The Great Mosque, Arghoun Shah Mosque and AlSaboun Caravanserai.
Around 40 kilometres south of Beirut, Sidon is another favourite stop in Lebanon. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Saint Louis Castle, Saida land castle and Crusaders Sea Castle.