Cheap flights to Beirut from C$ 601

Flights from Canada to Beirut, Lebanon range from 30h-13h. The length of your flight depends on many factors, including your departure city, the time of year, and your ideal ticket prices. If you’re flying from as far west as Vancouver, it may take you up to 30 hours to arrive in Beirut, whereas a flight out of Montreal will put you at the shorter end of the spectrum.

There currently are no direct flights from Canada to Beirut, unfortunately. However, there is a way to book a flight that is as short as possible, with fewer stopovers than others for ideal Beirut city flight deals by following a few tips. First, consider the most common airline carriers flying into Beirut regularly. A few of these include Lufthansa, MEA, and Air France. Next, try to fly out of one of Canada’s major international airports that serve these airlines, such as Toronto Pearson, Calgary International, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau, or Vancouver International. Flying out of an international airport that connects with Beirut’s common airlines ensures you may have only one or two stops en route to Beirut.

Beirut is home to one airport, Rafic Hariri International Airport, which is 9 km from the city centre. The best option to get to your destination in Beirut from the airport is by taxi. Airport taxis charge at a flat rate of about C$25, although cab drivers may try to charge as much as C$60 for tourists. Regular taxis will likely charge as much as C$50 or so for a trip to the airport to a downtown destination. Corporate taxis provide a prefixed rate of about C$25, so this may be the way to go if you’re booking a ride through your company or hotel.

Beirut is a city filled with natural beauty, inspired architecture, and rich history, so there is plenty to see and do. National Museum of Beirut is a wonderful place to start, offering insights into the city’s cultural achievements and its place in history as a meeting point for different civilisations. To enjoy an afternoon filled with shopping and culture, head to Aishti Foundation, where you can purchase chic fashions as well as peruse some of the finest contemporary artworks in the city and beyond. At St. George Crypt Museum, you can explore ancient ruins complete with eerie Medieval tombs and impressive Byzantine-era mosaic tiling.

Canadian citizens traveling to Beirut, Lebanon need a passport as well as a visa. A visa can be obtained upon arrival at any port of entry and costs about C$20. If your passport contains an Israeli seal or visa, your visa request for entry into Lebanon will be denied.

April to June has the most seasonable weather; the summers get uncomfortably hot in this Mediterranean climate, and heavy rains fall in the winter.

Because of its French colonial history, many Beirutis (yes, Beirutis), speak French – and a little French can go a long way. A simple ‘Bonjour’ when you enter a café, shop, or taxi can establish a good initial impression with whoever you’re about to do business with. And of course, don’t forget to say ‘Merci’ whenever appropriate.

This is just an IATA (International Air Transport Association) code. IATA codes are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Beirut Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a BEY flight.

Booking a flight to Beirut (BEY) is your only option if you intend on flying to Beirut. It is only a 7.8 km journey from Beirut to Beirut’s city centre.

Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Beirut on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Lufthansa is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Beirut.

Beirut Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Beirut. One-way flights to Beirut Airport typically cost C$ 92, while round-trip flights cost around C$ 260.

A round-trip flight to Beirut will typically cost around C$ 201, however they can be found for as little as C$ 190.

For those looking to save time traveling to Beirut, Montreal offers the quickest one-way flight (13 hours 50 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Beirut Airport can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Beirut Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Assaha Lebanese Traditional Village is the closest property to Beirut Airport (1.6 km away from Beirut Airport).