Travelling from Alexandria to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): What you need to know
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is located in Beirut. The city's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Alexandria.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Alexandria 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.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like December. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Alexandria
Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Alexandria to BEY. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Borg El Arab Airport (HBE). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Dammam King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
HBE is about 48 kilometres from central Alexandria. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Borg El Arab Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Alexandria to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Of all flights departing from Borg El Arab Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
About Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
Book a hotel near BEY if you have a late flight from Alexandria to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport. Pick one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, city car or Advance Car Hire and explore beyond Beirut's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Alexandria to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport flight.
Getting from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to central Beirut
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport to the centre of Beirut is around 8 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a taxi, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Alexandria to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Alexandria to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is ج.م. 8,904. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 16,629. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Alexandria to BEY if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Alexandria to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport ticket.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Alexandria to BEY.
Save money on your flight from Alexandria to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Alexandria to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Alexandria to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY). August is the busiest month to travel to Beirut. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in October.
The warmest month in Beirut is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your Alexandria to BEY plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between 8ºC and 18ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Alexandria to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Beirut
After booking your flight from Alexandria to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Beirut:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Downtown Beirut, SKYBAR Beirut and Rocks are leading attractions which should feature on every Beirut itinerary.
Explore more of Lebanon
Continue your adventure by exploring more of Lebanon. Fsīqīn is around 105 kilometres northeast of Beirut and has plenty of exciting things to see, including Tallet el Nahriye.
Next stop? Set out for Aamâret el Bikât. It's around 105 kilometres northeast of Beirut and home to highlights like Dahr el Qobli.
