Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): what you need to know
Beirut's timezone is UTC+2, making Beirut three hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.
Leave enough time to catch your MAA to BEY flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. These are the top stopovers between MAA and BEY:
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
P17,207 is the best price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flight. A return flight starts from P35,737. These prices can change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MAA to BEY if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Chennai Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MAA to BEY by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chennai Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76.04% of flights that leave from Chennai Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to MAA? If you've booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
If you're landing on a late Chennai Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near BEY:
Explore without limits with a Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, city car or Advance Car Hire and see more of Beirut and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to central Beirut
From Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, Beirut is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
August is the most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Beirut in April.
Before locking in your flight from Chennai Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Beirut, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAA to BEY around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Lebanon
You've seen Beirut, now it's time to explore other parts of Lebanon. Travel about 72 kilometres north-east to Tripoli to check off its popular sights. From AlSaboun Caravanserai to Amira Minkara - Mosque and محترف جميل جمال Atelier Jamil Jamal, your itinerary will be busy.
Sidon is another favourite destination in Lebanon and is around 40 kilometres south of Beirut. No journey is complete without experiencing Masjid Al Omary Al Kabir, Hammam Al Jadeed حمام الجديد and Saint Louis Castle.
