London to Beirut flights

How long is the flight from London to Beirut?

Direct flights from London to Beirut have an average flight duration of about 5 hours when flying with a direct flight path, and 8 hours for flights with stopovers.

What are the most common stopovers?

The most common stopovers for cheap flights from London to Beirut are Istanbul, Belgrade, Amman, Athens, and Cyprus.

What documentation do I need to fly to Beirut from London?

You will need to carry a valid passport to travel with your ticket from London to Beirut. Also, be aware that Lebanese immigration authorities will sometimes refuse to admit people who have previously visited Israel.

Many low-cost carriers and national airlines operate regular flights from London to Beirut, among them:

• Middle East Airlines, Lebanon's national flag carrier airline, operating international and domestic flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport.
• Turkish Airlines, Turkey's national airline, based in Istanbul.
• Air Serbia, Serbia's national airline, based at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport.
• Aegean Airlines, Greece's national airline.
• British Airlines, the UK's national airline.
• Pegasus Airlines, low-cost Turkish carrier.
• Alitalia, Italy's former flag carrier airline, based in Rome.
• Tarom, Romania's national airline, based in Otopeni, outside Bucharest.
• Royal Jordanian, the national airline of Jordan.

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• November often coincides with the onset of winter doldrums in London, so it's a great time to escape to Beirut for city breaks. Here, the searing summer heat has given way to pleasant days and mild nights, with winter temperatures oscillating between 15 and 23?, with relatively little rainfall.
• June can often pass by without a single drop of rain falling in Beirut, yet the days are not yet as hot as during the summer peak, so it's still a good time for active holidays in Beirut.

London is served by 6 major international airports, two of which handle the bulk of flights from London to Beirut: London Heathrow and London Stansted.

Useful information about London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is one of the world's leading air transport passenger hubs, with four terminals situated approximately 17 miles south-west of central London.

How to get to the airport:

• By train – the Heathrow Express takes 15 minutes from Paddington, and departs 4 times an hour.
• By bus – regular coaches run from Victoria to Heathrow, journey time approximately 45 minutes.
• By car or taxi – 40-45 minutes from central London.
• By underground – Heathrow is linked directly with central London by tube, via the Piccadilly line.

Services: 24/7 operation, cash machines and currency exchange, multi-faith religious spaces, airport hotels, business facilities, airline lounges, accessible toilets, special passenger assistance, designated smoking areas, and a huge range of shops, cafes, restaurants and bars operating all hours.

Useful information about London Stansted Airport

London Stansted Airport (STN) is located in Essex, approximately 38 miles from central London.

How to get to the airport:

• By train – 40 minutes on the Stansted Express from Liverpool Street, departures every 15 minutes.
• By bus – express coach from Victoria every half hour, journey time 70-90 minutes.
• By car or taxi – roughly 1 hour to central London.

Services: free and paid WiFi, accessible toilets, public drinking fountains, marked smoking areas, many shops and eateries.

Beirut is home to Lebanon's biggest airport: Beirut-Rafik Hariri International Airport.

Useful information about Beirut International Airport

Beirut-Rafik Hariri International Airport (BEY) is located 5 miles south of the city.

How to get from the airport to the city:

• By bus and train – there are no public transportation links from the airport to Beirut.
• By car or taxi – 10-20 minutes to downtown Beirut. Taxis await outside airport arrivals.
• By minibus – a cheap option. The minibuses leave as soon as there are enough passengers aboard.

Services: car hire, prayer room, currency exchange, cash machines, internet access, a number of shops and food outlets.

• Stroll along Paris Avenue and Charles de Gaulle Avenue, along Beirut's promenade. Then take a seat on a seaside bar terrace, with a fabulous sunset view over the famous Pigeon Rocks.
• Explore the mysterious crystals in the ancient cave of Jeita Grotto to the north of the city.
• Discover Beirut's famous nightlife in the countless bars packed into Mar Mikhael district, or try some of the city's best falafel and taouk in the local eateries.
• Take a balloon ride over the city to get stunning views over the Mediterranean, or spend a day at the beach and take a scuba lesson.