Travelling from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Beirut Airport (BEY): what you need to know
The timezone in Beirut is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of Washington DC.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your IAD to BEY flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Beirut Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IAD and BEY:
Istanbul Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Beirut Airport (BEY)
At the moment, $648 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Beirut Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $994. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from IAD to BEY. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Beirut Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
77% of flights departing from Washington Dulles Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach Washington Dulles Airport from central Washington DC, it'll take about 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Beirut Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to IAD:
Arriving at Beirut Airport (BEY)
Consider booking a hotel near BEY if you're on a late Washington Dulles Airport to Beirut Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a Beirut Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, city car or Advance Car Rental and experience more of Beirut and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Beirut Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Beirut Airport (BEY)
July is the busiest month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Beirut Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Beirut in March.
Lock in your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Beirut Airport for August if you want to visit Beirut during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IAD to BEY in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
Explore more of Lebanon
Beirut is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Lebanon just waiting to be discovered. Around 72 kilometres north-east of Beirut, a visit to Tripoli will keep you busy. Start with attractions like The Great Mosque, Arghoun Shah Mosque and AlSaboun Caravanserai.
Around 40 kilometres south of Beirut, Sidon is another essential stop in Lebanon. Experience major highlights starting with Saint Louis Castle, Saida land castle and Crusaders Sea Castle.
