Travelling from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Beirut Airport (BEY): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Athens International Airport to Beirut Airport.
Athens and Beirut share the same timezone, UTC+2.
Flights from ATH to BEY start from 00:50 — the first with Aegean Airlines. The latest departure is at 23:55 with Aegean Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 13 weekly Athens International Airport to Beirut Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your ATH to BEY flight.
Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Beirut (and then seeing more of Lebanon!) is a cinch with MEA. This popular carrier has direct flights from Athens International Airport to Beirut Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with MEA on this route.
With 74.29% of services arriving as scheduled, Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating ATH to BEY flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Athens International Airport to Beirut Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between ATH and BEY include:
Istanbul Airport
Cairo Airport
Larnaca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Beirut Airport (BEY)
$126 is the best price for a one-way Athens International Airport to Beirut Airport flight. A return flight starts at $252. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from ATH to BEY by booking at least three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Athens International Airport to Beirut Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from ATH to BEY.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Athens International Airport to Beirut Airport.
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Athens International Airport, data shows 76% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Athens to Athens International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Athens International Airport to Beirut Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near ATH:
Arriving at Beirut Airport (BEY)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Athens International Airport to Beirut Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BEY instead:
Grab a Beirut Airport rental car and explore Beirut and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, city car and Advance Car Rental are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Beirut Airport about two weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Beirut Airport (BEY)
The quietest month for a flight from Athens International Airport to Beirut Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Beirut based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Athens International Airport to Beirut Airport for August if you want to explore Beirut during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 31ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ATH to BEY in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC and 18ºC then.
Explore more of Lebanon
Tripoli is just one of the many cities in Lebanon waiting to be discovered after you've seen Beirut. Around 72 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including The Great Mosque, Arghoun Shah Mosque and AlSaboun Caravanserai.
Around 40 kilometres south of Beirut, Sidon is another essential stop in Lebanon. No visit is complete without checking out Saint Louis Castle, Saida land castle and Crusaders Sea Castle.
