Flying from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Geneve Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is 3 hours 50 minutes.
Beirut is one hour ahead of Geneva and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Choose from seven weekly Geneve Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flights. The 11:45 departure with Middle East Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Middle East Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 11:45.
To ensure you get on your GVA to BEY flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as March, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Middle East Airlines is your gateway to discovering Beirut (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Lebanon!). Check out the direct flights from Geneve Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Middle East Airlines on this route.
Among carriers operating GVA to BEY flights, Middle East Airlines has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Geneve Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between GVA and BEY:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Cairo International Airport
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
Currently, £84 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Geneve Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £162. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from GVA to BEY by booking at least five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Geneve Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Landing cheap flights from GVA to BEY is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
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Handy information about Geneve Airport (GVA)
Of the departures from Geneve Airport, 65.81% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Geneva to Geneve Airport is around 6 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near GVA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Geneve Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
Reserve a hotel close to BEY if you have a late Geneve Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport rental car and explore Beirut and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, city car and Advance Car Hire are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport around two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to central Beirut
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is approximately 5 miles from central Beirut. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
August is the busiest month for flights from Geneve Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Beirut in April.
Book your flight from Geneve Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Beirut during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GVA to BEY in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
Explore more of Lebanon
Beirut has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Lebanon you should also see. About 45 miles north-east of Beirut, a trip to Tripoli will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like AlSaboun Caravanserai, Amira Minkara - Mosque and محترف جميل جمال Atelier Jamil Jamal.
Sidon is another essential stop in Lebanon and is around 25 miles south of Beirut. No journey is complete without experiencing Masjid Al Omary Al Kabir, Hammam Al Jadeed حمام الجديد and Saint Louis Castle.