Flying from Melbourne to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): what you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) jetting off from here.
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is located in Beirut. The city operates in the UTC+2 timezone and is 9 hours behind Melbourne.
Your flight from Melbourne to BEY won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for flights from Melbourne to BEY leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
From the centre of Melbourne, MEL is approximately 24 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
About Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BEY instead:
Getting from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to central Beirut
From Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, Beirut is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 11 minutes to reach the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
R 11,724 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. Return flights start from R 20,957. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
We suggest booking as soon as possible to get cheap tickets from Melbourne to BEY. You're more likely to score a great deal and enjoy a larger selection of departure times and dates.
Finding cheap tickets from Melbourne to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll be notified straight away if there's a new deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you time searching for cheap tickets from Melbourne to BEY every day.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Melbourne to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. Enter your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
August is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Beirut in April when things are quieter.
Before you book a flight from Melbourne to BEY, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Beirut, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 31ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Melbourne to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport in January when temperatures average between 8ºC and 18ºC.
More about Beirut
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Beirut:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. National Museum of Beirut, Pigeon Rocks and Beirut Souks are top sights which should be on every Beirut itinerary.
Complete your Beirut trip with a car rental
After you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Melbourne to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, your next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Beirut. Check out the exclusive deals and easily compare options on pick-up convenience, price, and more.