Flying from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Beirut Airport (BEY): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Beirut Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
The timezone in Beirut is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Istanbul.
Every week, there are 46 Istanbul Airport to Beirut Airport flights. To be on board early, pick the 00:15 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 22:00 with Middle East Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your IST to BEY flight.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Turkish Airlines offers direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Beirut Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Beirut — and maybe even more of Lebanon if your schedule allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with Turkish Airlines on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Istanbul Airport to Beirut Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between IST and BEY:
Antalya Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
Dalaman Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Beirut Airport (BEY)
At the moment, $179 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Beirut Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $410. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To get cheap tickets from IST to BEY, book your trip six months before your departure date.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Beirut Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from IST to BEY couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul Airport to Beirut Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near IST. Whether you have an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Beirut Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Beirut Airport (BEY)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BEY if you have a late Istanbul Airport to Beirut Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure 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 best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Beirut Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Beirut Airport (BEY)
July is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Beirut Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Beirut in March.
Lock in your flight from Istanbul Airport to Beirut Airport for August if you'd like to visit Beirut during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IST to BEY in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
Explore more of Lebanon
You've done Beirut, now it's time to discover other corners of Lebanon. Travel about 72 kilometres north-east to Tripoli to tick off its must-visit sights. From The Great Mosque to Arghoun Shah Mosque and AlSaboun Caravanserai, your itinerary will be busy.
Sidon is another standout destination in Lebanon and is around 40 kilometres south of Beirut. No journey is complete without seeing Saint Louis Castle, Saida land castle and Crusaders Sea Castle.