Flying from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL) to Beirut Airport (BEY): what you need to know
The timezone in Beirut is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Basel.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BSL to BEY flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Beirut Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BSL and BEY:
Istanbul Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Izmir Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL) to Beirut Airport (BEY)
R 2,181 is the lowest price for a one-way Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Beirut Airport flight. Return flights start from R 4,648. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from BSL to BEY, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL)
Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport has an excellent on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from BSL arrive on schedule 81% of the time.
Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Basel. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Beirut Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to BSL:
Arriving at Beirut Airport (BEY)
If you're getting in on a late Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Beirut Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near BEY:
Grab a Beirut Airport rental car and explore Beirut and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, city car and Advance Car Rental are leading providers to choose from here.
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
Beirut Airport to the centre of Beirut has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Beirut Airport (BEY)
The quietest month for a flight from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Beirut Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Beirut based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Beirut Airport for August if you want to go to Beirut during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BSL to BEY in January if you want to travel in 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 the sights of Beirut. Around 72 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include The Great Mosque, Arghoun Shah Mosque and AlSaboun Caravanserai.
Sidon is another must-experience destination in Lebanon and is around 40 kilometres south of Beirut. No journey is complete without a visit to Saint Louis Castle, Saida land castle and Crusaders Sea Castle.