Flying from Melbourne to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): What you need to know
Beirut is nine hours behind Melbourne. Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is located in Beirut, which runs on the UTC+2 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to BEY. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Melbourne to BEY that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MEL and BEY include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
63% of flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to BEY flight is far easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you just a short drive away.
Avalon Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
About Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BEY instead:
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport flight.
Getting from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to central Beirut
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Beirut. How long it takes to get to the centre by taxi or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
$863 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport. A return flight starts from $1,387. These fares may change depending on demand.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to BEY. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Affordable Melbourne to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Melbourne to BEY.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Melbourne to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
November is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY), while July is the busiest. Find the ideal time to go to Beirut based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Melbourne to BEY plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Beirut to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
More about Beirut
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Beirut right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Melbourne to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport:
Rocks and Pigeon Rocks are a couple of top attractions to put on your Beirut itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Mohammad Al Amin Mosque.
