Flying from Beirut Airport (BEY) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Beirut Airport to Cairo Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Beirut.
You can choose from 37 weekly Beirut Airport to Cairo Airport flights. The 03:35 departure with EgyptAir is the earliest you can take. Middle East Airlines operates the last service of the day at 20:15.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your BEY to CAI flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
EgyptAir has direct flights from Beirut Airport to Cairo Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Cairo — and maybe even more of Egypt if you have time.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is EgyptAir.
MEA is a leader in on-time performance for BEY to CAI flights, with 91.67% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Beirut Airport to Cairo Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BEY and CAI:
Istanbul Airport
Athens International Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beirut Airport (BEY) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
Currently, $161 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Beirut Airport to Cairo Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $312. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from BEY to CAI, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Beirut Airport to Cairo Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BEY to CAI by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Beirut Airport to Cairo Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Beirut Airport (BEY)
Beirut Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from BEY land on schedule 85% of the time.
Central Beirut to Beirut Airport is around 10 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near BEY. Whether you have an early flight from Beirut Airport to Cairo Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
If you're landing on a late Beirut Airport to Cairo Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near CAI:
Follow your own route with a Cairo Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and experience more of Cairo and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Cairo Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
The quietest month for a flight from Beirut Airport to Cairo Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Cairo based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Beirut Airport to Cairo Airport for July if you want to explore Cairo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BEY to CAI in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Egypt you should also see. Around 177 kilometers north-west of Cairo, a visit to Alexandria will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Around 177 kilometers north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.