Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): what you need to know
4 hours 38 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. Beirut is 2 hours ahead of London and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Take your pick of 19 weekly flights from London Heathrow Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. The 07:35 departure with Middle East Airlines is the earliest flight you can take from LHR to BEY. Middle East Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:00 if early starts aren't your thing.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Middle East Airlines runs direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Beirut — plus maybe even more of Lebanon if time allows.
We make it a piece of cake to get a flight with a stopover. To see the options for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between LHR and BEY are:
Geneve Airport
Dalaman Airport
Cote D'Azur Airport
Before getting your cheap ticket from LHR to BEY, check if you need a visa to enter Lebanon. Travel document and visa requirements may differ and are updated often. For the latest information, contact the nearest embassy or consulate of the country you're going to.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
RM922 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. A return flight starts from RM1,682. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Book 9 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LHR to BEY.
The cheapest month for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from LHR to BEY. You don't need to check every day to see whether prices have fallen. We'll update you when the price changes.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The journey from central London to London Heathrow Airport takes about 1 hour and 1 minute on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or hail a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 57 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a convenient hotel near LHR? If you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
If you're on a late flight from London Heathrow Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near BEY:
Getting from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to central Beirut
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to the centre of Beirut is around 11 minutes by car. It's approximately 8 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
When to fly to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Beirut. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Beirut, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 31ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to BEY in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC and 18ºC then.
More about Beirut
Once you've booked your flights from LHR to BEY, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Beirut. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. National Museum of Beirut, Pigeon Rocks and Beirut Souks are among the things you can't miss in Beirut.
Complete your Beirut trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, check out our low prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to find the best car rental price for your Beirut getaway.