Travelling from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): what you need to know
Beirut's timezone is UTC+2, making Beirut six hours behind Kuala Lumpur.
To ensure you get on your KUL to BEY flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between KUL and BEY include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Sharjah International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
$674 is the lowest price for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $950. These prices may change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from KUL to BEY if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from KUL to BEY.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 58.65% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is around 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey on public transport usually takes 4 hours 30 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to KUL? If you're catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BEY instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, city car or Advance Car Hire and experience more of Beirut and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to central Beirut
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is approximately 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 busiest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Beirut in April.
Book your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Beirut during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 31ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC and 18ºC. Search for cheap tickets from KUL to BEY sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Lebanon
You've seen Beirut, now it's time to explore other parts of Lebanon. Travel around 72 kilometres north-east to Tripoli to check off its must-visit sights. From AlSaboun Caravanserai to Amira Minkara - Mosque and محترف جميل جمال Atelier Jamil Jamal, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Sidon is another sought-after destination in Lebanon and is around 40 kilometres south of Beirut. No trip is complete without seeing Masjid Al Omary Al Kabir, Hammam Al Jadeed حمام الجديد and Saint Louis Castle.