Cheap flights from Basra to Beirut from £252

Cheap flights from Basra to Beirut from £252

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Wed, Jun 10
Basra BSRBeirut BEY
£252
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Wed, Jun 10
Basra BSRBeirut BEY
£252
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Mon, Jun 15
Basra BSRBeirut BEY
£253
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Mon, Jun 15
Basra BSRBeirut BEY
£253
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Fri, Jun 12
Basra BSRBeirut BEY
£256
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Basra BSRBeirut BEY
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Fri, Jun 12 – Wed, Jun 17
Basra BSRBeirut BEY
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Basra BSRBeirut BEY
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How much do flights to Beirut cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£252

Cheapest round-trip

£494

Average round-trip

£778

Most popular airline

Royal Jordanian

Getting from Beirut's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus or shared van services.

Beirut is served by Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY), located approximately 9 km south of the city center. As Lebanon's only commercial airport, it handles all international and domestic flights to the capital. Airport transfers to city center destinations include taxis, ride-hailing apps, public buses, shared vans, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 15 to 45 minutes depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during peak hours. The airport is well connected to downtown Beirut and surrounding areas.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-40 min

L£25 – L£40; USD; fixed rate to central Beirut

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

15-40 min

L£15 – L£30; USD equivalent; varies with demand

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

30-60 min

L£1 – L£2; USD equivalent; very affordable

every 20-30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-50 min

L£3 – L£8; USD equivalent; shared with others

when full (traffic dependent)

affordable shared rides

15-35 min

L£40 – L£80; USD; pre-booked service

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

comfort and reliability

15-40 min

L£30 – L£80; USD per day; varies by vehicle

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility to explore

Notes:

  • Prices shown in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Lebanese pound (LBP) exchange rates fluctuate significantly; USD is widely accepted.
  • Traffic in Beirut can be unpredictable, especially during rush hours (7-9 AM and 4-7 PM).
  • Taxis at the airport have fixed rates; agree on the fare before departure.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Beirut

Depart from
Basra International
Arrive to
Beirut–Rafic Hariri International
Average flights per week
82
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Baalbek

Check-in for a flight from Basra to Beirut

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Royal JordanianRJARJYes
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
Air ArabiaABYG9No
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
EgyptairMSRMSYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Beirut

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January16°C10°C
February16°C10°C
March18°C12°C
April21°C15°C
May25°C18°C
June27°C21°C
July29°C24°C
August30°C24°C
September28°C23°C
October26°C21°C
November22°C16°C
December18°C12°C
Hottest Month
30°C
August
Coldest month
10°C
January
Sunny days
323
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
24 May
21°C18°C
31 May
23°C20°C
Monday
25 May
21°C18°C
1 Jun
23°C20°C
Tuesday
26 May
22°C19°C
2 Jun
25°C21°C
Wednesday
27 May
23°C20°C
3 Jun
25°C21°C
Thursday
28 May
23°C20°C
4 Jun
23°C21°C
Friday
29 May
22°C20°C
5 Jun
24°C20°C
Saturday
30 May
22°C20°C
6 Jun
25°C21°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Royal Jordanian, Fly Dubai, Air Arabia, Qatar Airways, and Egyptair. Basra and Beirut have 82 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Basra?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Basra and London, Manchester, Copenhagen, Istanbul, Melbourne, Helsinki, Dublin, Calgary, Kochi, Baghdad, Rome, Madrid, Brussels, Islamabad, Sydney, Amman, Amsterdam, Boston, Belgrade, Munich.
What are the most popular routes to and from Beirut?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Beirut and London, Manchester, Riyadh, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle upon Tyne, Dubai, Larnaca, Istanbul, Paris, Warsaw, Tabuk, Abu Dhabi, Stockholm, Düsseldorf, Copenhagen, Aberdeen, Belfast, Bristol, Budapest.
What airports are near Basra?
The main airport in Basra is Basra International. It is also served by Kuwait International, Basra International.
What airports are near Beirut?
The main airport in Beirut is Beirut–Rafic Hariri International. It is also served by Beirut–Rafic Hariri International, Damascus International.
Which airlines fly between Basra and Beirut?
Currently, you can fly between Basra and Beirut with Royal Jordanian, Fly Dubai, Air Arabia, Qatar Airways, Egyptair.
When’s the best time to travel between Basra and Beirut?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Basra and Beirut, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Basra and Beirut?
Traveling between Basra and Beirut, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Basra?
There are a number of airports in and around Basra. The main one is Basra International and other nearby airports include Kuwait International, Basra International
How many airports are there near Beirut?
There are a number of airports in and around Beirut. The main one is Beirut–Rafic Hariri International and other nearby airports include Beirut–Rafic Hariri International, Damascus International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Basra and Beirut depart?
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What time do flights between Basra and Beirut arrive?

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