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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Beirut Airport to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $546. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Istanbul.$420 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec, returning Mon, 14 Dec.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Beirut on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Beirut.Price includes taxes and charges.From $420, select.

Istanbul.$420 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Fri, 27 Nov.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Beirut on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Beirut.Price includes taxes and charges.From $420, select.

Istanbul.$446 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Beirut on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Beirut.Price includes taxes and charges.From $446, select.

Istanbul.$471 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Fri, 16 Oct.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Beirut on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Beirut.Price includes taxes and charges.From $471, select.

Istanbul.$494 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Jul, returning Wed, 15 Jul.Return flight with Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Beirut on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Beirut.Price includes taxes and charges.From $494, select.

Istanbul.$506 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Mar, returning Fri, 26 Mar.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Beirut on Tue, 16 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 26 Mar, arriving in Beirut.Price includes taxes and charges.From $506, select.

Istanbul.$507 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Beirut on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Beirut.Price includes taxes and charges.From $507, select.

Istanbul.$507 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Jul, returning Wed, 29 Jul.Return flight with MEA.Outbound direct flight with MEA departs from Beirut on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with MEA departs from Istanbul on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Beirut.Price includes taxes and charges.From $507, select.

Istanbul.$509 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Feb, returning Mon, 15 Mar.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Beirut on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Beirut.Price includes taxes and charges.From $509, select.

Istanbul.$511 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Feb, returning Sun, 14 Feb.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Beirut on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 14 Feb, arriving in Beirut.Price includes taxes and charges.From $511, select.

Istanbul.$514 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Jul, returning Wed, 19 Aug.Return flight with Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Beirut on Sun, 19 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Beirut.Price includes taxes and charges.From $514, select.

Istanbul.$515 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with MEA.Outbound direct flight with MEA departs from Beirut on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with MEA departs from Istanbul on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Beirut.Price includes taxes and charges.From $515, select.

Istanbul.$522 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct, returning Mon, 12 Oct.Return flight with MEA.Outbound direct flight with MEA departs from Beirut on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with MEA departs from Istanbul on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Beirut.Price includes taxes and charges.From $522, select.

Istanbul.$530 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Thu, 31 Dec.Return flight with MEA.Outbound direct flight with MEA departs from Beirut on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with MEA departs from Istanbul on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Beirut.Price includes taxes and charges.From $530, select.

Istanbul.$534 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with MEA.Outbound direct flight with MEA departs from Beirut on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with MEA departs from Istanbul on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Beirut.Price includes taxes and charges.From $534, select.

Istanbul.$543 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Jan, returning Mon, 25 Jan.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Beirut on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Beirut.Price includes taxes and charges.From $543, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Beirut to Istanbul

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Beirut to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$420
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	2 hrs, 1 min
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	142

Finding cheap flights from Beirut to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Beirut to Istanbul?

The best price we found for a return flight from Beirut to Istanbul is $420. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Beirut to Istanbul?

2 hours and 1 minute is the average flight time from Beirut to Istanbul.

Which airlines fly direct from Beirut to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines, MEA and LOT fly direct from Beirut to Istanbul.

How many flights are there a week from Beirut to Istanbul?

As of July 2026, there are 142 flights per week flying from Beirut to Istanbul.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Beirut to Istanbul?

The cheapest month to fly from Beirut to Istanbul is usually November.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Beirut Airport to Istanbul Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Beirut Airport to Istanbul Airport on Tuesday, 24 November 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Beirut Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 1 minute.

How can I find the best flight deal to Istanbul?

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 Istanbul 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.

When is the best time to book flights to Istanbul?

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

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Beirut Airport to Istanbul with?

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

Flying from Beirut Airport (BEY) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know

Jump on a direct flight from Beirut Airport to Istanbul Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Beirut.
Choose from 46 weekly Beirut Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. The 03:05 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Turkish Airlines operates the last service of the day at 22:25.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your BEY to IST flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Jetting into Istanbul (and then exploring more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is easy with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Beirut Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Turkish Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Beirut Airport to Istanbul Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between BEY and IST:
- Amman Queen Alia Airport
- Izmir Airport
- Dalaman Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Beirut Airport (BEY) to Istanbul Airport (IST)

Currently, $181 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Beirut Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $420. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from BEY to IST, book your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Beirut Airport to Istanbul Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BEY to IST.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Beirut Airport to Istanbul Airport.

Handy information about Beirut Airport (BEY)

Beirut Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from BEY arrive at their destination without delay.
Beirut Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Beirut. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near BEY? If you've booked an early flight from Beirut Airport to Istanbul Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)

If you're coming in on a late Beirut Airport to Istanbul Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near IST:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Istanbul Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and explore beyond Istanbul's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Istanbul Airport about two weeks before your trip.

When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)

It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Beirut Airport to Istanbul Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Istanbul. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Beirut Airport to Istanbul Airport for July if you want to visit Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 30ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BEY to IST in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC and 11ºC then.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered after you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, about 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square are key highlights.