Flying from Istanbul to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by working out where you'll catch your flight from Istanbul to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY). Istanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are Istanbul's main airports.
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Istanbul to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport flight.
The timezone in Beirut is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Istanbul. Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is located in Beirut.
With 44 direct flights a week between the two airports, Istanbul Airport (IST) to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) is the busiest route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 12:15am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before you fly, the last departure from IST to BEY is with Middle East Airlines at 10pm.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Istanbul to BEY.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during high season in general.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport (IST) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) depart from this terminal.
You can lock in a direct flight from Istanbul to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier offers services from IST.
Turkish Airlines is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from IST to BEY.
Located around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
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Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Planning to leave from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)? Direct Istanbul to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) plane tickets are available from here.
Pegasus has direct flights from Istanbul to BEY departing from SAW. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and get to your destination in one go.
Pegasus Airlines is the most frequently booked airline flying from SAW to BEY.
The top carrier for punctuality is Pegasus Airlines. Its Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport flights arrive without delay 66.39% of the time.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
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Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 68%. This figure shows how frequently flights that leave from this airport land on time.
About Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
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Getting from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to central Beirut
The centre of Beirut is roughly 8 kilometres from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport. Travel times by taxi or car hire will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research before you go.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is R 1,517. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 3,134. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to BEY.
The best month for finding cheap Istanbul to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY). July is when most people travel to Beirut. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in November.
Book a Istanbul to BEY plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Beirut to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
More about Beirut
Start your Beirut trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Istanbul to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Beirut when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Rocks followed by Pigeon Rocks and Mohammad Al Amin Mosque.
