Travelling from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Beirut Airport (BEY): what you need to know
Beirut's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Beirut eight hours ahead of Chicago.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your ORD to BEY flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Beirut Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between ORD and BEY:
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Rome Fiumicino Airport
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How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Beirut Airport (BEY)
Right now, R 7,363 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Beirut Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 13,932. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ORD to BEY if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Beirut Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Beirut Airport.
Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
70% of flights departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near ORD? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Beirut Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Beirut Airport (BEY)
Consider staying in a hotel near BEY if you're catching a late Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Beirut Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Beirut Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, city car or Advance Car Rental and experience more of Beirut and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Beirut Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Beirut Airport (BEY)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Beirut Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Beirut. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Beirut is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Beirut Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from ORD 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
Beirut has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Lebanon just waiting to be discovered. About 72 kilometres north-east of Beirut, a visit to Tripoli will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like The Great Mosque, Arghoun Shah Mosque and AlSaboun Caravanserai.
Around 40 kilometres south of Beirut, Sidon is another favourite stop in Lebanon. Start your sightseeing at Saint Louis Castle, Saida land castle and Crusaders Sea Castle.