Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Beirut from £538

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Beirut from £538

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Thu, Apr 23
Johannesburg JNBBeirut BEY
£538
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Tue, Apr 21
Johannesburg JNBBeirut BEY
£539
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Mon, Apr 27
Johannesburg JNBBeirut BEY
£540
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Mon, Apr 27
Johannesburg JNBBeirut BEY
£540
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Mon, Apr 27
Johannesburg JNBBeirut BEY
£544
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Sun, Apr 26
Johannesburg JNBBeirut BEY
£555
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Mon, Apr 27 – Sun, May 3
Johannesburg JNBBeirut BEY
£876
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Mon, Apr 27 – Sun, May 3
Johannesburg JNBBeirut BEY
£881
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Mon, Apr 27 – Sat, May 2
Johannesburg JNBBeirut BEY
£900
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Sun, Apr 26 – Sat, May 2
Johannesburg JNBBeirut BEY
£902
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Mon, Apr 27 – Sat, May 2
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£904
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Mon, Apr 27 – Sat, May 2
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How much do flights to Beirut cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£538

Cheapest round-trip

£876

Average round-trip

£1,240

Most popular airline

Middle East Airlines

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
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Beirut–Rafic Hariri International
Average flights per week
227
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Baalbek

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Beirut

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Middle East AirlinesMEAMENo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo

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
12 Apr
93%
17°C14°C
19 Apr
87%
18°C16°C
Monday
13 Apr
89%
18°C14°C
20 Apr
18°C16°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
20°C15°C
21 Apr
18°C15°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
22°C17°C
22 Apr
19°C16°C
Thursday
16 Apr
24°C20°C
23 Apr
19°C16°C
Friday
17 Apr
88%
23°C18°C
24 Apr
19°C16°C
Saturday
18 Apr
78%
20°C18°C
25 Apr
19°C16°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Beirut. The most popular airlines for this route are Middle East Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Johannesburg and Beirut have 227 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.
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 Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
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 Johannesburg and Beirut?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Beirut with Middle East Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Beirut?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg and Beirut?
Traveling between Johannesburg 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 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 Johannesburg and Beirut depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Beirut arrive?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Beirut depart?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Beirut arrive?

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