Travelling from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Beirut Airport (BEY): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Lyon Airport to Beirut Airport.
Beirut is one hour ahead of Lyon and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your LYS to BEY flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Beirut (and then seeing more of Lebanon!) is a cinch with Transavia France. This popular carrier has direct flights from Lyon Airport to Beirut Airport.
Transavia France is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With a dependable 81.82% of services arriving on schedule, Transavia France is the most punctual carrier operating LYS to BEY flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lyon Airport to Beirut Airport. These are the top stopovers between LYS and BEY:
Istanbul Airport
Athens International Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Beirut Airport (BEY)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lyon Airport to Beirut Airport flight is $141. A round-trip ticket right now is $260. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from LYS to BEY. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Lyon Airport to Beirut Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LYS to BEY by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Lyon Airport to Beirut Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Lyon Airport (LYS)
Of all flights leaving Lyon Airport, 79% land on time at their destination.
Lyon Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Lyon. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near LYS? If you're catching an early flight from Lyon Airport to Beirut Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Beirut Airport (BEY)
If you're arriving on a late Lyon Airport to Beirut Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near BEY:
Travel at your own speed with a Beirut Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, city car or Advance Car Rental and see more of Beirut and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Beirut Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Beirut Airport (BEY) to central Beirut
Beirut Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Beirut. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Beirut Airport (BEY)
July is the busiest month for flights from Lyon Airport to Beirut Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Beirut in March.
Lock in your flight from Lyon Airport to Beirut Airport for August if you want to explore Beirut during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LYS to BEY in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
Explore more of Lebanon
Beirut has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Lebanon just waiting to be explored. Around 72 kilometres north-east of Beirut, a visit to Tripoli will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like The Great Mosque, Arghoun Shah Mosque and AlSaboun Caravanserai.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Lebanon, consider Sidon, roughly 40 kilometres south of Beirut. Saint Louis Castle, Saida land castle and Crusaders Sea Castle are highlights.