Flying from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is 3 hours 35 minutes.
Beirut's timezone is UTC+2, making Beirut one hour ahead of Milan.
Take your pick of six weekly Milano Malpensa Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flights. The 11:10 departure with Middle East Airlines is the earliest you can take. Middle East Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 12:10.
To ensure you catch your MXP to BEY flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Middle East Airlines offers direct flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Beirut — and maybe even more of Lebanon if your schedule allows.
Middle East Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for MXP to BEY flights is Middle East Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Milano Malpensa Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between MXP and BEY:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
At the moment, $296 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Milano Malpensa Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $513. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book ten months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MXP to BEY.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MXP to BEY.
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Handy information about Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
When it comes to Milano Malpensa Airport's on-time performance, 68.23% of flights complete their journey on time.
Milano Malpensa Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near MXP. Whether you're catching an early flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Milano Malpensa Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BEY instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, city car or Advance Car Hire and venture far and wide through Beirut and beyond.
Booking your ride from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport about two weeks in advance 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 to central Beirut has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When to fly to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
August is the most popular month for flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Beirut in April.
The warmest month in Beirut is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MXP to BEY in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC and 18ºC then.
Explore more of Lebanon
Tripoli is just one of the many places in Lebanon waiting to be discovered after you've experienced 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.
Sidon is another sought-after destination in Lebanon and is around 40 kilometres south of Beirut. No trip is complete without dropping by Masjid Al Omary Al Kabir, Hammam Al Jadeed حمام الجديد and Saint Louis Castle.