Flying from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Beirut Airport (BEY): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Antalya Airport to Beirut Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Beirut is one hour behind Antalya and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from AYT to BEY start from 05:40 — the first with SunExpress. The last departure is at 18:45 with Pegasus. In total, you can choose from seven weekly Antalya Airport to Beirut Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your AYT to BEY flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Pegasus Airlines is your ticket to exploring Beirut (and perhaps some other great corners of Lebanon!). Check out the direct flights from Antalya Airport to Beirut Airport offered by this popular airline.
Pegasus Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates AYT to BEY flights is Pegasus Airlines. Its services arrive as planned 74.36% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Antalya Airport to Beirut Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between AYT and BEY:
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
Izmir Airport
Handy information about Antalya Airport (AYT)
Of all flights leaving Antalya Airport, 75% land on time at their destination.
Antalya Airport is about 13 kms (8 miles) from central Antalya. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near AYT? If you're boarding an early flight from Antalya Airport to Beirut Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Beirut Airport (BEY)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Antalya Airport to Beirut Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BEY instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Beirut Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, city car or Advance Car Rental to explore Beirut and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Beirut Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Beirut Airport (BEY) to central Beirut
Beirut Airport to the centre of Beirut has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kms (6 miles) away.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Beirut Airport (BEY)
July is the most popular month for flights from Antalya Airport to Beirut Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Beirut in March.
The warmest month in Beirut is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Antalya Airport to Beirut Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AYT to BEY in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC and 18ºC then.
Explore more of Lebanon
Beirut has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Lebanon just waiting to be discovered. About 72 kms (45 miles) north-east of Beirut, a visit to Tripoli will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like The Great Mosque, Arghoun Shah Mosque and AlSaboun Caravanserai.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Lebanon, consider Sidon, roughly 40 kms (25 miles) south of Beirut. Saint Louis Castle, Saida land castle and Crusaders Sea Castle are key highlights.
