Traveling from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Beirut Airport (BEY): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Riyadh Airport to Beirut Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Beirut is one hour behind Riyadh and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from RUH to BEY start from 09:15 — the earliest with Middle East Airlines. The last service of the day is at 22:10 with Middle East Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 14 weekly Riyadh Airport to Beirut Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your RUH to BEY flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Traveling to Beirut (and then exploring more of Lebanon!) is a breeze with MEA. This popular airline offers direct flights from Riyadh Airport to Beirut Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with MEA on this route.
MEA is the most punctual carrier offering RUH to BEY flights. An exceptional 88.03% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Riyadh Airport to Beirut Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between RUH and BEY include:
Cairo Airport
Kuwait Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Beirut Airport (BEY)
At the moment, AED 652 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Riyadh Airport to Beirut Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is AED 1,268. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book 11 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from RUH to BEY.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Riyadh Airport to Beirut Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Riyadh Airport to Beirut Airport.
Handy information about Riyadh Airport (RUH)
85% of flights departing from Riyadh Airport land at their destination as planned. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of RUH.
Central Riyadh to Riyadh Airport is around 32 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Booking a hotel room for the night can take the stress out of getting to the airport on time. If you're looking for a place to stay before your flight from Riyadh Airport to Beirut Airport, have a look at Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel. It's a short ride from RUH.
Arriving at Beirut Airport (BEY)
If you're arriving on a late Riyadh Airport to Beirut Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near BEY:
Grab a Beirut Airport rental car and discover Beirut and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, city car and Advance Car Rental are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Beirut Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Beirut Airport (BEY) to central Beirut
Beirut Airport is approximately 10 kilometers from the center of Beirut. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Traveling by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Beirut Airport (BEY)
July is the busiest month for flights from Riyadh Airport to Beirut Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Beirut in March.
The warmest month in Beirut is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Riyadh Airport to Beirut Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RUH to BEY in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
Explore more of Lebanon
You've visited Beirut, now it's time to explore other corners of Lebanon. Journey around 72 kilometers north-east to Tripoli to tick off its popular sights. From The Great Mosque to Arghoun Shah Mosque and AlSaboun Caravanserai, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Sidon is another sought-after destination in Lebanon and is around 40 kilometers south of Beirut. No trip is complete without visiting Saint Louis Castle, Saida land castle and Crusaders Sea Castle.