Flying from New York to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): What you need to know
Planning your flight from New York to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) begins with finding the most convenient airport to kick off your journey from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are the main departure points in New York.
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is located in Beirut. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is six hours ahead of New York.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from New York to BEY. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're traveling during a public holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to BEY. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these airports:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
JFK is about 48 kilometers from central New York. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from New York to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near John F. Kennedy International Airport:
74.1% of flights taking off from John F. Kennedy International Airport make it to their destination on time.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Get the most out of your vacation with a stopover on your flight from New York to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. Check out these connections between Newark Liberty International Airport and BEY:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
On public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometers away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Kick off your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before your New York to BEY flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
73.3% of flights leaving Newark Liberty International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
From central New York, LGA is around 18 kilometers away. It'll take you roughly 25 minutes to get to the airport by car and 1 hour or so if you take public transport.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to LaGuardia Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early New York to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flight:
With 80.0% of its departing flights arriving as scheduled, LGA is a dependable starting point for your trip.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Center.
About Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
If you're coming in on a late flight from New York to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near BEY:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, city car or Advance Car Rental and explore beyond Beirut's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your New York to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
AED 967 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from New York to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. A return flight starts from AED 2,444. These prices may change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from New York to BEY if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your New York to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from New York to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from New York to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY). August is the busiest month to travel to Beirut. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in April.
When booking your New York to BEY flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Beirut, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from New York to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
More about Beirut
Start your Beirut trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from New York to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Downtown Beirut and SKYBAR Beirut are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Beirut to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Rocks.
Explore more of Lebanon
Seek out new adventure and dive deeper into Lebanon. Qachlaq is around 105 kilometers north-east of Beirut and is full of exciting things to do, including centre ville.
Next? Head off for Jânîne. It's roughly 105 kilometers north-east of Beirut and home to highlights like حكر جنين Hekr Jenine.