Flying from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Beirut Airport (BEY): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Cairo Airport to Beirut Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Beirut's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Cairo.
You can choose from 38 weekly Cairo Airport to Beirut Airport flights. The 00:15 departure with EgyptAir is the earliest flight you can take. EgyptAir operates the last service of the day at 23:25.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your CAI to BEY flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
EgyptAir is your gateway to exploring Beirut (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Lebanon!). Check out the direct flights from Cairo Airport to Beirut Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is EgyptAir.
MEA leads the way as the most punctual carrier for CAI to BEY flights, with 89.71% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cairo Airport to Beirut Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CAI and BEY:
Istanbul Airport
Antalya Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Beirut Airport (BEY)
$178 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cairo Airport to Beirut Airport flight. Return flights start from $329. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CAI to BEY.
The cheapest month for flights from Cairo Airport to Beirut Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Cairo Airport (CAI)
65% of flights that leave from Cairo Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Cairo to Cairo Airport is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Have an early flight from Cairo Airport to Beirut Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near CAI:
Arriving at Beirut Airport (BEY)
If you have a late Cairo Airport to Beirut Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near BEY:
Hit the road running by picking up a Beirut Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, city car or Advance Car Rental to explore Beirut and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Beirut Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Beirut Airport (BEY) to central Beirut
From Beirut Airport, Beirut is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Beirut Airport (BEY)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cairo Airport to Beirut Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Beirut in March.
Before locking in your flight from Cairo Airport to Beirut Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Beirut, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CAI to BEY in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
Explore more of Lebanon
Tripoli is just one of the many places in Lebanon waiting to be explored after you've experienced Beirut. Around 72 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including The Great Mosque, Arghoun Shah Mosque and AlSaboun Caravanserai.
Sidon is another standout destination in Lebanon and is around 40 kilometres south of Beirut. No trip is complete without visiting Saint Louis Castle, Saida land castle and Crusaders Sea Castle.