Travelling from Milan to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): What you need to know
Milan's main base, Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), is where new adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Milan to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY).
Jump on a direct Milan to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 35 minutes.
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is located in Beirut. The city operates on the UTC+2 timezone and is one hour ahead of Milan.
You can pick from 3 direct services a week between Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY). This is the busiest route, with Middle East Airlines offering a 11am departure from MXP to BEY.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Milan to BEY. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Milan to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) leave from this terminal.
When departing from MXP, you can catch a direct flight from Milan to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport with Middle East Airlines.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between MXP and BEY is MEA.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is MEA.
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Milan to BEY that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between MXP and BEY include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Travelling from central Milan to MXP takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Milan Malpensa Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Milan to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from Milan Malpensa Airport, 76% arrive on time at their destination.
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Milan to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Milan Bergamo Airport and BEY:
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
You can reach BGY from central Milan in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Milan to BEY flight? Relax in a hotel near Milan Bergamo Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
75% of flights taking off from Milan Bergamo Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
You can book a plane ticket from Milan to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) with one or more stops leaving from Milano Linate Airport (LIN). These are some of the most popular stopovers between LIN and BEY:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
The journey time to LIN from the centre of Milan is around 30 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 20 minutes to cover the 8 kilometres or so.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near Milano Linate Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Milan to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport flight:
LIN has an on-time performance rating of 84%. This means the majority of its flights reach their destination on schedule and your trip goes off without a hitch.
About Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Milan to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BEY instead:
To get the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks in advance of your Milan to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport flight.
Getting from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to central Beirut
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport to the centre of Beirut is around 8 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a taxi, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is $203. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $464. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap flights from Milan to BEY by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Organise your trip for September. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Milan to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
November is the quietest month for flights from Milan to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY), while July is the busiest. Find the ideal time to go to Beirut based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your Milan to BEY plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Beirut, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Milan to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 18ºC.
More about Beirut
After booking your flight from Milan to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Beirut:
You'll find loads of exciting things to do in Beirut when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Rocks followed by Pigeon Rocks and Mohammad Al Amin Mosque.