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

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 and lands at 16:35
• Latest: departs at 16:00 and lands at 20:35.

The flight takes about 4h 35m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from London to Beirut:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from London to Beirut takes 4h 35m, covering 2,149 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 London to Beirut range from £402 to £719, with an average of £557 over the past 12 months. Anything below £402 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 0% above the £557 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £313 return via Antalya (AYT), compared with £685 for direct.

MEA is the only airline operating London to Beirut flights. 78% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £39–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

One-way fares from London to Beirut are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £185, which is 36% 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 London to Beirut may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Beirut (BEY).

Night 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 London to Beirut route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 39m.

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

• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 41% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 34% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from London to Beirut. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £522 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £583, a difference of £61.

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

Only MEA operates flights between London and Beirut.

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 01m, compared to 8h 02m via Istanbul (IST) and 8h 10m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Beirut is 1 hour ahead of London (Eastern European Time vs British 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

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

If you would like to relax somewhere before your flight from London to Beirut, you can find a number of different passenger lounges at Gatwick Airport in both the North and South Terminals. For example, the No1 Lounges are good for both families and solo travellers, with a range of complimentary drinks, runway views and access to a Premium Security pass. Tickets start at around £32 when you book online.

The most popular way to travel from the Beirut into the city centre is to take a taxi. You can find taxi ranks outside the airport terminal and fares should not cost more than ل.ل.‎30,000 (£15). It is recommended to agree a fare with the driver before you get into the cab. Alternatively, you can find a number of private transfer companies in the area, so you don’t have to worry about haggling.

If you’re looking for something to eat before your flight from London to Beirut, you can find a range of different dining options at Heathrow Airport (LHR) depending on which terminal you are flying from. For example, if you’re looking for classic pub fare, you can find London’s Pride by Fuller’s in Terminal 2, Pilots Bar & Kitchen with its all-day breakfast in Terminal 5 or the Darwin in Terminal 3.

You can find a range of different hotel options in Beirut that offer airport shuttle services to help you get to and from your flight. For example, the 5-star Assaha Hotel is within 5min of the airport. If you want to stay closer to the city centre, you can find the Grand Suites Hotel, the Riviera Hotel or the Warwick Palm Beach hotel near the sea, or the Embassy Hotel, the Plaza Hotel or the Al Jawhara Suites in the town centre.

Staying in a hotel at a London airport means you won’t be in a rush before your flight. For example, at Heathrow, there is Aerotel in Terminals 2 and 3. At Gatwick Airport and Luton Airport (LTN), you can use Courtyard by Marriott, whereas at London City Airport (LCY) in the east of London, or Stansted Airport, there is a Holiday Inn Express. You can get a wake-up call at all these hotels, so you’ll be on time for your flight.

From Beirut Airport (BEY), you can get to various locations, making it a great place to land. You can drive to Khalde in about 15 minutes, Antelias in around 30 minutes and Sidon in approximately 40 minutes.

You can find flights that have lower carbon emissions with the KAYAK search filter. For example, Lufthansa operates this route releasing about 66% less CO2 than some other airlines. This means that instead of around 1,240 kg of CO2 being emitted per passenger, it emits roughly 418 kg.

If you are flying to Beirut for work, you can look for airlines that offer Wi-Fi on the journey. For instance, Iberia provides passengers with internet access, so you can keep in touch with friends, family and work colleagues throughout.