Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Beirut Airport (BEY): what you need to know
Beirut is two hours ahead of Birmingham and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BHX to BEY flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham Airport to Beirut Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BHX and BEY:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Dalaman Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Beirut Airport (BEY)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Beirut Airport flight is £134. A return ticket is currently £322. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from BHX to BEY. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Birmingham Airport to Beirut Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from BHX to BEY.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Birmingham Airport to Beirut Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)
72% of flights leaving from Birmingham Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham Airport is around 14 kms (9 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near BHX? If you've booked an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Beirut Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Beirut Airport (BEY)
Reserve a hotel near BEY if you're catching a late Birmingham Airport to Beirut Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Beirut Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, city car or Advance Car Rental and discover more of Beirut and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Beirut Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Beirut Airport (BEY) to central Beirut
From Beirut Airport, Beirut is approximately 10 kms (6 miles) away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Beirut Airport (BEY)
The quietest month for a flight from Birmingham Airport to Beirut Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Beirut based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Birmingham Airport to Beirut Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Beirut, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 31ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHX to BEY in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC and 18ºC then.
Explore more of Lebanon
You've visited Beirut, now it's time to explore other corners of Lebanon. Travel around 72 kms (45 miles) north-east to Tripoli to check off its must-visit sights. From The Great Mosque to Arghoun Shah Mosque and AlSaboun Caravanserai, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 40 kms (25 miles) south of Beirut, Sidon is another favourite stop in Lebanon. Start your sightseeing at Saint Louis Castle, Saida land castle and Crusaders Sea Castle.