Flying from Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU) to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Sulaimaniyah International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Beirut is one hour behind Sulaymaniyah and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Every week, there are four Sulaimaniyah International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flights. To be on board early, take the 14:30 Iraqi Airways flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 14:30 with Iraqi Airways.
Your ISU to BEY flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Flying into Beirut (and then discovering more of Lebanon!) is a breeze with Iraqi Airways. This popular airline has direct flights from Sulaimaniyah International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Iraqi Airways on this route.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sulaimaniyah International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ISU and BEY:
Queen Alia International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU) to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sulaimaniyah International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flight is $732. A round-trip ticket right now is $1,172. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from ISU to BEY.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sulaimaniyah International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from ISU to BEY is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Sulaimaniyah International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport.
Handy information about Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU)
77.52% of flights that take off from Sulaimaniyah International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Sulaymaniyah to Sulaimaniyah International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Booking a hotel room for the night can take the stress out of reaching the airport on time. If you want a place to stay before your flight from Sulaimaniyah International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, check out Grand Millennium Sulaimani. It's a quick drive from ISU.
Arriving at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
Consider staying in a hotel near BEY if you're on a late Sulaimaniyah International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, city car or Advance Car Hire and explore beyond Beirut's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to central Beirut
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Beirut. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
August is the most popular month for flights from Sulaimaniyah International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Beirut in April.
Lock in your flight from Sulaimaniyah International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Beirut during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ISU to BEY in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of Lebanon
Tripoli is just one of the many cities in Lebanon waiting to be explored after you've seen Beirut. Around 72 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include AlSaboun Caravanserai, Amira Minkara - Mosque and محترف جميل جمال Atelier Jamil Jamal.
Around 40 kilometres south of Beirut, Sidon is another favourite stop in Lebanon. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Masjid Al Omary Al Kabir, Hammam Al Jadeed حمام الجديد and Saint Louis Castle.
