Travelling from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Beirut is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Rome.
Flights from FCO to BEY start from 10:55 — the earliest with Middle East Airlines. The last service of the day is at 12:20 with Middle East Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of four weekly Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your FCO to BEY flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Middle East Airlines offers direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Beirut — and maybe even more of Lebanon if time allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Middle East Airlines.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for FCO to BEY flights is Middle East Airlines.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between FCO and BEY:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Cairo International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
Currently, R 1,677 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,374. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book four months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from FCO to BEY.
Plan your trip for March. That's the cheapest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from FCO to BEY by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport.
Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
70.57% of flights departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport reach their destination on time.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near FCO. Whether you've booked an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
If you're landing on a late Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near BEY:
Travel at your own pace with a Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, city car or Advance Car Hire and venture far and wide through Beirut and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to central Beirut
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to central Beirut has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When to fly to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
August is the most popular month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Beirut in April.
Lock in your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport for August if you want to visit Beirut during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FCO to BEY in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
Explore more of Lebanon
Beirut has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Lebanon just waiting to be discovered. About 72 kilometres north-east of Beirut, a trip to Tripoli will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like AlSaboun Caravanserai, Amira Minkara - Mosque and محترف جميل جمال Atelier Jamil Jamal.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Lebanon, head for Sidon, about 40 kilometres south of Beirut. Masjid Al Omary Al Kabir, Hammam Al Jadeed حمام الجديد and Saint Louis Castle are highlights.
