Traveling from Chicago to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): What you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Chicago. Explore your options leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) when booking your flight from Chicago to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY).
The timezone in Beirut is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of Chicago. Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is located in Beirut.
To ensure you catch your flight from Chicago to BEY, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Taking off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Chicago to BEY with a stopover. To explore the options departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between ORD and BEY include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Located around 40 kilometers from the center of Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your vacation? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
74.85% of flights taking off from O'Hare International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is about 19 kilometers from central Chicago. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Start your vacation early with an additional night away from home. Before your Chicago to BEY flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Chicago Midway International Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77.88%.
The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is roughly 137 kilometers from central Chicago. Driving from the city center to the airport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 4 hours 15 minutes.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Chicago to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're setting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights touch down within the expected time frame. At RFD, that figure is 76.19%.
The street address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Chicago to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near BEY:
Grab a Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport rental car and discover Beirut and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, city car and Advance Car Rental are top providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks in advance of your Chicago to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
AED 1,121 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. A return flight starts from AED 2,663. These prices may change depending on demand.
To find cheap flights from Chicago to BEY, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Affordable Chicago to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
August is when most people book flights from Chicago to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY). Visit Beirut in April for a quieter experience.
When booking your Chicago to BEY flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Beirut, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January has temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Beirut
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Beirut right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Chicago to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Beirut when you're ready to go sightseeing. Head straight for Downtown Beirut followed by SKYBAR Beirut and Rocks.
Explore more of Lebanon
Squeeze more into your Lebanon getaway by exploring beyond Beirut. Around 105 kilometers away to the north-east, Qachlaq is another city to add to your itinerary. Check off some of its top sights like centre ville while you're there.
Another essential stop in Lebanon, Jânîne is around 105 kilometers north-east of Beirut. Make time to visit highlights including حكر جنين Hekr Jenine.