Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 50 minutes.
Beirut's timezone is UTC+2, making Beirut one hour ahead of Zurich.
To ensure you get on your ZRH to BEY flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Beirut (and then seeing more of Lebanon!) is a snap with SWISS. This popular carrier has direct flights from Zurich Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with SWISS on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Zurich Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flight is P7,841. A return fare is currently P14,869. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ZRH to BEY.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
69.02% of flights that leave from Zurich Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Zurich Airport from central Zurich, it takes around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Zurich Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to ZRH:
Arriving at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BEY if you're taking a late Zurich Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, city car or Advance Car Hire and experience more of Beirut and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport around two weeks before travelling.
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 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Zurich Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Beirut. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Zurich Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Beirut, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ZRH to BEY in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of Lebanon
Beirut is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Lebanon you'll want to see. Around 72 kilometres north-east of Beirut, a trip to Tripoli will keep you busy. Start with attractions like AlSaboun Caravanserai, Amira Minkara - Mosque and محترف جميل جمال Atelier Jamil Jamal.
If you want to check out another side of Lebanon, consider Sidon, roughly 40 kilometres south of Beirut. Masjid Al Omary Al Kabir, Hammam Al Jadeed حمام الجديد and Saint Louis Castle are highlights.