Traveling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport.
Beirut is two hours ahead of London and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Choose from 19 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flights. The 11:30 departure with Middle East Airlines is the earliest you can take. Middle East Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:00.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your LHR to BEY flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Traveling to Beirut (and then discovering more of Lebanon!) is a cinch with Middle East Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Middle East Airlines on this route.
Among carriers operating LHR to BEY flights, Middle East Airlines has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LHR and BEY:
Frankfurt Airport
Geneve Airport
Cote D'Azur Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
Currently, $169 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $334. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from LHR to BEY by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from LHR to BEY.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes around 55 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 31 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to LHR? If you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
Reserve a hotel close to BEY if you're taking a late London Heathrow Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, city car or Advance Car Rental to explore Beirut and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to central Beirut
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is roughly 8 kilometers from central Beirut. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Beirut based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Beirut is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to BEY in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
Explore more of Lebanon
You've seen Beirut, now it's time to discover more of Lebanon. Travel around 72 kilometers north-east to Tripoli to check off its must-visit sights. From AlSaboun Caravanserai to Amira Minkara - Mosque and محترف جميل جمال Atelier Jamil Jamal, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 40 kilometers south of Beirut, Sidon is another favorite stop in Lebanon. Start your sightseeing at Masjid Al Omary Al Kabir, Hammam Al Jadeed حمام الجديد and Saint Louis Castle.