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

• Earliest: departs at 00:40 and lands at 02:35
• Latest: departs at 21:25 and lands at 23:20.

The flight takes about 1h 55m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Istanbul Airport to Beirut.

A direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Beirut takes 1h 55m, covering 633 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.

Return flights from Istanbul Airport to Beirut range from £195 to £282, with an average of £234 over the past 12 months. Anything below £195 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the £234 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £121 return via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH), compared with £237 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £58–£75 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 Ajet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to Beirut flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 17%, and Evening flights for 16%.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Beirut are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £93, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

Beirut Airport (BEY) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £10 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Wheego
• Budget
• Advanced Car Rental
• City Car
• Avis

Flights from Istanbul Airport to Beirut usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Beirut (BEY).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Istanbul Airport to Beirut route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 43m.

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

• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 75% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Cairo (CAI) – 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Beirut. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £201 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £248, a difference of £47.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Turkish Airlines
• MEA

Flying via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 55m, compared to 10h 16m via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and 10h 19m via Cairo (CAI).

Beirut is 1 hour behind Istanbul Airport (Eastern European Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

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

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

For flights between Istanbul and Beirut, pet-friendly policies are in place with Pegasus Airlines, Royal Jordanian, MEA, and AtlasGlobal Airlines. These airlines allow passengers to transport their dogs inside the cabin or as checked baggage. If you do decide to bring your pets on board, just make sure that the combined weight of the animals and the pet carriers does not surpass the maximum weight of 25 lbs.

The cost of innonstop flights versus nonstop flights from Istanbul to Beirut is lower. Many renowned airlines provide innonstop flights on this route that tourists on a budget may want to take into consideration, including Royal Jordanian, Etihad Airways, and Emirates. These carriers stop in cities like Amman, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai, respectively, before heading to BEY.

Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines have lenient baggage policies for flights from Istanbul to Beirut. As per the regulations of these airlines, passengers are allowed to bring one carry-on bag along with one additional personal item. While there may be additional charges for carrying extra checked bags, the fees for these airlines are often lower compared to other airlines.

Istanbul has a well-developed metro system, and the M11 metro line connects the city center directly to Istanbul Airport. Taking the metro can be a fast and cost-effective option, especially during peak traffic hours.