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Among airlines operating Riyadh to Beirut flights:

• MEA: offers free seat selection

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

Only MEA operates flights between Riyadh and Beirut.

Flights from Riyadh to Beirut usually depart from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and arrive at Beirut (BEY).

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

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

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £279 return via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), compared with £572 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £25–£70 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 SAUDIA. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-200 variants.

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

• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 59% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Cairo (CAI) – 6% of one-stop connections

Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the Riyadh to Beirut route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £390 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £518, a difference of £128. 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 Riyadh to Beirut route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 57 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Riyadh to Beirut flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, 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 Riyadh to Beirut:

• Earliest: departs at 11:50 and lands at 14:31
• Latest: departs at 22:10 and lands at 00:51.

The flight takes about 2h 41m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 7% above the route average of £420. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Riyadh to Beirut takes 2h 41m, covering 910 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £321 to £1,920. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Riyadh to Beirut are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £233, which is 13% above the typical average for this route.

MEA is the only airline operating Riyadh to Beirut flights. 84% of its flights are on time.

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 Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 38m, compared to 7h 23m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and 7h 36m via Kuwait City (KWI).

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 Riyadh to Beirut range from £316 to £570, with an average of £420 over the past 12 months. Anything below £316 counts as a good deal.