Flying from Beirut Airport (BEY) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Beirut Airport to Addis Ababa Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 25 minutes.
Addis Ababa is one hour ahead of Beirut and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Every week, there are 14 Beirut Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as early as possible, opt for the 02:05 Ethiopian Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 03:55 with Ethiopian Airlines.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your BEY to ADD flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Addis Ababa (and then exploring more of Ethiopia!) is a breeze with Ethiopian Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Beirut Airport to Addis Ababa Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Ethiopian Airlines on this route.
With 70.18% of services arriving as scheduled, Ethiopian Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating BEY to ADD flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Beirut Airport to Addis Ababa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BEY and ADD include:
Jeddah Airport
Cairo Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beirut Airport (BEY) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
Right now, Rs53,962 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Beirut Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs118,794. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BEY to ADD.
The cheapest month for flights from Beirut Airport to Addis Ababa Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Save time looking for cheap flights from BEY to ADD by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Beirut Airport to Addis Ababa Airport.
Handy information about Beirut Airport (BEY)
85% of flights leaving Beirut Airport arrive at their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of BEY.
Central Beirut to Beirut Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near BEY. Whether you're taking an early flight from Beirut Airport to Addis Ababa Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Beirut Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ADD instead:
Go beyond Addis Ababa and explore places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Addis Ababa Airport rental car from Green Motion.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Addis Ababa Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Beirut Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Addis Ababa in March.
Lock in your flight from Beirut Airport to Addis Ababa Airport for March if you'd like to go to Addis Ababa during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 25ºC.
November sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BEY to ADD sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Ethiopia
Dire Dawa is just one of the many places in Ethiopia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Addis Ababa. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Saint Mary Gate of Heaven Orthodox Cathedral, Mosque and Porc Epic Cave.
Any journey through Ethiopia wouldn't be as memorable without a stop in Nazrēt. Adama Mosque and Oromia Martyrs Memorial Monument are highlights in this destination, which is around 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa.