Cheap Flights from Istanbul (IST) to Beirut (BEY)

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Flight deals from Istanbul to Beirut

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul Airport to Beirut Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $450. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Beirut

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Beirut flights are currently cheapest in November.

Direct flights from Istanbul to Beirut

Istanbul to Beirut: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Istanbul to Beirut below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Beirut.

Istanbul to Beirut: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$410
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time1 hr, 57 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week126

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Beirut: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Beirut is $410. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 57 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Beirut.
Turkish Airlines, MEA and LOT fly direct from Istanbul to Beirut.
As of July 2026, there are 126 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Beirut.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Beirut is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Beirut Airport on Monday, 9 November 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 57 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Beirut but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Beirut is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Aegean Airlines and MEA offer the cheapest flight tickets to Beirut.

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)

Arriving at Beirut Airport (BEY)

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.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.