Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Beirut's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Athens.
Choose from 16 weekly Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flights. The 11:15 departure with Middle East Airlines is the earliest you can take. Aegean Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:55.
To ensure you get on your ATH to BEY flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Flying into Beirut (and then seeing more of Lebanon!) is a cinch with Aegean Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport.
Aegean Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Middle East Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating ATH to BEY flights. An exceptional 94.12% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between ATH and BEY:
Cairo International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Larnaca International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
At the moment, P3,259 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is P7,654. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book nine months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ATH to BEY.
Plan your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, 77.19% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Athens. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Looking for a handy hotel close to ATH? If you're boarding an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
Reserve a hotel close to BEY if you're on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport rental car and explore Beirut and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, city car and Advance Car Hire are top outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to central Beirut
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Beirut. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
August is the busiest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Beirut in April.
Lock in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Beirut during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ATH to BEY sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Lebanon
Beirut is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Lebanon waiting to be discovered. About 72 kilometres north-east of Beirut, a visit to Tripoli will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like AlSaboun Caravanserai, Amira Minkara - Mosque and محترف جميل جمال Atelier Jamil Jamal.
Around 40 kilometres south of Beirut, Sidon is another essential stop in Lebanon. Start your sightseeing at Masjid Al Omary Al Kabir, Hammam Al Jadeed حمام الجديد and Saint Louis Castle.