Flying from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Beirut Airport (BEY): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Beirut Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 35 minutes.
Beirut's timezone is UTC+2, making Beirut one hour ahead of Madrid.
Flights from MAD to BEY start at 14:25 — the first with Middle East Airlines. The last service of the day is at 14:45 with Middle East Airlines. Overall, you can choose from three weekly Madrid Airport to Beirut Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your MAD to BEY flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
MEA is your ticket to exploring Beirut (and perhaps some other great parts of Lebanon!). Browse the direct flights from Madrid Airport to Beirut Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to fly with MEA on this route.
MEA is the most punctual carrier offering MAD to BEY flights, with 68.0% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madrid Airport to Beirut Airport. These are the top stopovers between MAD and BEY:
Barcelona Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
Nice Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Beirut Airport (BEY)
R 1,959 is currently the best price for a one-way Madrid Airport to Beirut Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 3,864. These prices may change depending on availability.
Get cheap tickets from MAD to BEY by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Beirut Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MAD to BEY by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
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Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
77% of flights that leave from Madrid Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Madrid Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MAD? If you're catching an early flight from Madrid Airport to Beirut Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Beirut Airport (BEY)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BEY if you're catching a late Madrid Airport to Beirut Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Beirut Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, city car or Advance Car Rental and discover more of Beirut and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Beirut Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Beirut Airport (BEY)
The quietest month for a flight from Madrid Airport to Beirut Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Beirut based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Beirut is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Madrid Airport to Beirut Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAD to BEY in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
Explore more of Lebanon
Beirut has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Lebanon just waiting to be discovered. Around 72 kilometres north-east of Beirut, a trip to Tripoli will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like 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.