Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport.
Beirut is one hour behind Istanbul and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from IST to BEY start from 00:40 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The last departure is at 23:00 with Middle East Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 127 weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your IST to BEY flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak time such as April? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Beirut (and then seeing more of Lebanon!) is a breeze with Middle East Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Middle East Airlines.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between IST and BEY include:
Dalaman Airport
Antalya Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flight is P4,454. A return fare right now is P10,443. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from IST to BEY, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from IST to BEY.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
To reach Istanbul Ataturk Airport from central Istanbul, it takes about 50 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near IST:
Arriving at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
Consider booking a hotel close to BEY if you're catching a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, city car or Advance Car Hire and chase adventure across Beirut and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport around two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to central Beirut
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Beirut. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
August is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Beirut in April.
The warmest month in Beirut is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IST to BEY around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Lebanon
Beirut is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Lebanon waiting to be explored. Around 72 kilometres north-east of Beirut, a trip to Tripoli will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like AlSaboun Caravanserai, Amira Minkara - Mosque and محترف جميل جمال Atelier Jamil Jamal.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Lebanon, head for Sidon, about 40 kilometres south of Beirut. Masjid Al Omary Al Kabir, Hammam Al Jadeed حمام الجديد and Saint Louis Castle are among its highlights.