Travelling from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Beirut Airport (BEY): what you need to know
Helsinki and Beirut share the same timezone, UTC+2.
Give yourself enough time to catch your HEL to BEY flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as September? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Beirut Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between HEL and BEY:
Istanbul Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Athens International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Beirut Airport (BEY)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Beirut Airport flight is $304. A round-trip ticket right now is $538. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from HEL to BEY. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Beirut Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from HEL to BEY.
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Handy information about Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Helsinki Vantaa Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from HEL land at their destination as scheduled 84% of the time.
To reach Helsinki Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to HEL? If you're catching an early flight from Helsinki Vantaa 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 journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Beirut Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BEY instead:
Grab a Beirut Airport rental car and explore Beirut and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, city car and Advance Car Rental are popular providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Beirut Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Beirut Airport (BEY) to central Beirut
Beirut Airport to central Beirut has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Beirut Airport (BEY)
July is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Beirut Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Beirut in March.
The warmest month in Beirut is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Beirut Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HEL to BEY sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Lebanon
You've seen Beirut, now it's time to discover other parts of Lebanon. Travel around 72 kilometres north-east to Tripoli to tick 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.
If you're ready to explore another side of Lebanon, head for Sidon, about 40 kilometres south of Beirut. Saint Louis Castle, Saida land castle and Crusaders Sea Castle are key reasons to visit.