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Wed, Jun 17
Colombo CMBBeirut BEY
£280
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Thu, Jun 18
Colombo CMBBeirut BEY
£280
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Tue, Jun 16
Colombo CMBBeirut BEY
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Mon, Jun 15
Colombo CMBBeirut BEY
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Fri, Jun 19
Colombo CMBBeirut BEY
£282
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Sat, Jun 20
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Sun, Jun 21 – Thu, Jun 25
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How much do flights to Beirut cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£280

Cheapest round-trip

£532

Average round-trip

£707

Most popular airline

Qatar Airways

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
Bandaranaike International
Arrive to
Beirut–Rafic Hariri International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Baalbek

Check-in for a flight from Colombo to Beirut

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Middle East AirlinesMEAMENo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Air ArabiaABYG9No
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes

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
31 May
23°C20°C
7 Jun
25°C21°C
Monday
1 Jun
24°C20°C
8 Jun
24°C21°C
Tuesday
2 Jun
24°C21°C
9 Jun
25°C22°C
Wednesday
3 Jun
25°C21°C
10 Jun
25°C22°C
Thursday
4 Jun
26°C22°C
11 Jun
26°C22°C
Friday
5 Jun
26°C22°C
12 Jun
26°C22°C
Saturday
6 Jun
24°C21°C
13 Jun
26°C21°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Qatar Airways, Middle East Airlines, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, and Fly Dubai. Colombo and Beirut have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Bangkok, Malé, Manchester, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Bali, New Delhi, Edinburgh, Singapore, Denpasar, Chennai, Birmingham, Goa, Tel Aviv, Phuket City, Abu Dhabi, Phuket Province, Mumbai, Perth.
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.
Which airports are there in Colombo?
Colombo is mainly served by Bandaranaike International. But there are other airports nearby, including Colombo Ratmalana Airport, Kelani River-Peliyagoda Waterdrome, Dandugama Sea Plane Base.
What airports are near Colombo?
The main airport in Colombo is Bandaranaike International. It is also served by Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya.
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 Colombo and Beirut?
Currently, you can fly between Colombo and Beirut with Qatar Airways, Middle East Airlines, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, Fly Dubai.
When’s the best time to travel between Colombo and Beirut?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Colombo 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 Colombo and Beirut?
Traveling between Colombo 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 Colombo?
There are a number of airports in and around Colombo. The main one is Bandaranaike International and other nearby airports include Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya
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