Flying from Madinah Airport (MED) to Beirut Airport (BEY): what you need to know
The timezone in Beirut is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Madinah.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your MED to BEY flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madinah Airport to Beirut Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between MED and BEY:
Jeddah Airport
Riyadh Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madinah Airport (MED) to Beirut Airport (BEY)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Madinah Airport to Beirut Airport flight is £124. A round-trip plane ticket is currently £298. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MED to BEY if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Madinah Airport to Beirut Airport.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Madinah Airport to Beirut Airport.
Handy information about Madinah Airport (MED)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Madinah Airport, 74% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Madinah Airport from central Madinah, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kms (9 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near MED? If you've booked an early flight from Madinah Airport to Beirut Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Beirut Airport (BEY)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Madinah Airport to Beirut Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BEY instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Beirut Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, city car or Advance Car Rental and experience the lesser-explored corners of Beirut and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Beirut Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Beirut Airport (BEY)
July is the busiest month for flights from Madinah Airport to Beirut Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Beirut in March.
The warmest month in Beirut is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Madinah Airport to Beirut Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from MED to BEY in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 18ºC on average.
Explore more of Lebanon
You've seen Beirut, now it's time to explore other parts of Lebanon. Travel around 72 kms (45 miles) north-east to Tripoli to tick off its leading sights. From The Great Mosque to Arghoun Shah Mosque and AlSaboun Caravanserai, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another side of Lebanon, consider Sidon, about 40 kms (25 miles) south of Beirut. Saint Louis Castle, Saida land castle and Crusaders Sea Castle are key reasons to visit.