Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Beirut Airport (BEY): what you need to know
Beirut is seven hours ahead of Durham and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you catch your RDU to BEY flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Beirut Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between RDU and BEY:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Beirut Airport (BEY)
Currently, R 10,630 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Beirut Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 20,748. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from RDU to BEY. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Beirut Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from RDU to BEY by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Beirut Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
78% of flights that depart Raleigh / Durham Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Raleigh / Durham Airport from central Durham, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near RDU? If you're catching an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Beirut Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Beirut Airport (BEY)
Reserve a hotel near BEY if you're on a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Beirut Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Beirut Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, city car or Advance Car Rental and chase adventure across Beirut and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Beirut Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Beirut Airport (BEY) to central Beirut
Beirut Airport to central Beirut has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Beirut Airport (BEY)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Beirut Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Beirut. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Beirut is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Beirut Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RDU to BEY sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Lebanon
Beirut has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Lebanon just waiting to be discovered. About 72 kilometres north-east of Beirut, a trip to Tripoli will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like The Great Mosque, Arghoun Shah Mosque and AlSaboun Caravanserai.
Sidon is another standout destination in Lebanon and is around 40 kilometres south of Beirut. No trip is complete without visiting Saint Louis Castle, Saida land castle and Crusaders Sea Castle.
