Cheap flights from Beirut (BEY)

Lebanon's only commercial airport, hub for Middle East Airlines

Beirut Rafic Hariri International is the sole commercial airport serving Lebanon, sitting about 9 km south of central Beirut on the Mediterranean coast. Middle East Airlines (MEA) runs its hub here with a strong Europe and Gulf network. Major foreign carriers include Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways and Lufthansa, alongside Pegasus and flydubai on the lower-cost end.

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Airlines flying from Beirut (BEY)

Major carriers: Middle East Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa. Low-cost carriers: Pegasus Airlines, flydubai, Wizz Air.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines have a hub at BEY?
Middle East Airlines (MEA), Lebanon's flag carrier, operates its hub at Beirut. Major foreign airlines include Turkish, Emirates, Qatar, Lufthansa and Air France, with Pegasus, flydubai and Wizz Air covering low-cost demand. Flightmussy compares all of them in a single free search, with no signup required.
Are there direct flights from Beirut to Europe?
Yes. MEA flies nonstop to Paris, London, Frankfurt, Rome, Geneva and Athens, while Lufthansa, Air France, ITA and Turkish add further direct options. Pegasus and Wizz Air offer cheaper one-stop routings via Istanbul or Budapest. Flightmussy's 12-month heatmap helps spot the cheapest week across all of them.
How far is Beirut airport from the city?
BEY is about 9 km south of central Beirut. A taxi typically takes 15-25 minutes depending on traffic, and there is no rail link. Hotels in Hamra and Downtown commonly arrange transfers. Use Flightmussy's free fare heatmap to plan flights before locking in ground arrangements.
Can I pay for Beirut flights in crypto?
Most airlines selling BEY tickets only accept cards, but you can book via Travala, which Flightmussy links to and which accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT and AVA tokens. That gives Lebanon-bound travellers a workable crypto payment route without juggling third-party gift cards.

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