Cheap flights from Shanghai to Beirut from £433

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2 stops
Wed, Jul 29
Shanghai PVGBeirut BEY
£433
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1 stop
Wed, Jul 29
Shanghai PVGBeirut BEY
£445
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Tue, Jul 28
Shanghai PVGBeirut BEY
£446
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1 stop
Tue, Jul 28
Shanghai PVGBeirut BEY
£446
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1 stop
Sun, Aug 2
Shanghai PVGBeirut BEY
£470
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1 stop
Sat, Aug 1
Shanghai PVGBeirut BEY
£495
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Tue, Jul 28 – Fri, Jul 31
Shanghai PVGBeirut BEY
£909
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Wed, Jul 29 – Sun, Aug 2
Shanghai PVGBeirut BEY
£945
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1 stop
Tue, Jul 28 – Sun, Aug 2
Shanghai PVGBeirut BEY
£945
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1 stop
Sun, Aug 2 – Thu, Aug 6
Shanghai PVGBeirut BEY
£969
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Sat, Aug 1 – Thu, Aug 6
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£996
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Sun, Aug 2 – Sat, Aug 8
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£998
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How much do flights to Beirut cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£433

Cheapest round-trip

£909

Average round-trip

£1,152

Includes rare itinerary

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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
Shanghai Pudong International
Arrive to
Beirut–Rafic Hariri International
Average flights per week
192
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Baalbek

Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Beirut

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Middle East AirlinesMEAMENo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo

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
19 Jul
29°C26°C
26 Jul
30°C26°C
Monday
20 Jul
29°C26°C
27 Jul
29°C26°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
29°C26°C
28 Jul
29°C26°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
29°C26°C
29 Jul
29°C25°C
Thursday
23 Jul
29°C26°C
30 Jul
29°C26°C
Friday
24 Jul
29°C27°C
31 Jul
30°C26°C
Saturday
25 Jul
29°C26°C
1 Aug
32°C27°C
Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Beirut. The most popular airlines for this route are Middle East Airlines, Qatar Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Emirates. Shanghai and Beirut have 192 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.
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 Shanghai?
Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.
What airports are near Shanghai?
The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan.
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 Shanghai and Beirut?
Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Beirut with Middle East Airlines, Qatar Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Emirates.
When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Beirut?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai 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 Shanghai and Beirut?
Traveling between Shanghai 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 Shanghai?
There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan
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