Travelling from Lagos Airport (LOS) to Beirut Airport (BEY): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Lagos Airport to Beirut Airport is 5 hours 55 minutes.
Beirut is one hour ahead of Lagos and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you catch your LOS to BEY flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like October, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Flying into Beirut (and then exploring more of Lebanon!) is easy with MEA. This popular airline offers direct flights from Lagos Airport to Beirut Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with MEA on this route.
MEA ranks as the top on-time carrier for LOS to BEY flights, with 88.89% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lagos Airport to Beirut Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LOS and BEY:
Istanbul Airport
Cairo Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
Handy information about Lagos Airport (LOS)
Of all flights leaving Lagos Airport, 66% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Lagos Airport from central Lagos, it takes about 45 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near LOS. Whether you have an early flight from Lagos Airport to Beirut Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Beirut Airport (BEY)
Book a hotel near BEY if you're taking a late Lagos Airport to Beirut Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Beirut Airport rental car and discover Beirut and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, city car and Advance Car Rental are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Beirut Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Beirut Airport (BEY) to central Beirut
Beirut Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Beirut. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Beirut Airport (BEY)
July is the most popular month for flights from Lagos Airport to Beirut Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Beirut in March.
Lock in your flight from Lagos Airport to Beirut Airport for August if you want to go to Beirut during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LOS to BEY in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of Lebanon
Beirut has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Lebanon just waiting to be explored. About 72 kilometres north-east of Beirut, a trip to Tripoli will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like The Great Mosque, Arghoun Shah Mosque and AlSaboun Caravanserai.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Lebanon, consider Sidon, roughly 40 kilometres south of Beirut. Saint Louis Castle, Saida land castle and Crusaders Sea Castle are highlights.