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Among airlines operating Athens to Beirut flights:

• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Athens and Beirut. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• MEA
• Aegean Airlines

Flights from Athens to Beirut usually depart from Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and arrive at Beirut (BEY).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• MEA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Athens to Beirut.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £160 return via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), compared with £248 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £29–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by MEA and Aegean Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Athens to Beirut most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Larnaca (LCA) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Cairo (CAI) – 6% of one-stop connections

Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 38% on the Athens to Beirut route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £228 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £366, a difference of £137. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Athens to Beirut route, 29% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 21 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Athens to Beirut flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Beirut are Hamra Street and Gemmayze. These are among the most viewed places in Beirut on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Athens to Beirut:

• Earliest: departs at 00:45 and lands at 02:34
• Latest: departs at 21:00 and lands at 22:49.

The flight takes about 1h 49m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 30% above the route average of £258. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Athens to Beirut takes 1h 49m, covering 705 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Athens to Beirut are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £136.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 42m, compared to 5h 47m via Larnaca (LCA) and 6h 15m via Cairo (CAI).

Beirut Airport (BEY) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £11 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Wheego
• Budget
• Advanced Car Rental
• City Car
• Avis

Return flights from Athens to Beirut range from £205 to £372, with an average of £258 over the past 12 months. Anything below £205 counts as a good deal.