Travelling from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 40 minutes.
Beirut is one hour ahead of Nice and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you get on your NCE to BEY flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Middle East Airlines is your gateway to discovering Beirut (and maybe even some other great corners of Lebanon!). Check out the direct flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to fly with Middle East Airlines on this route.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cote D'Azur Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between NCE and BEY:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cote D'Azur Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flight is Rs27,338. A return plane ticket is currently Rs55,882. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from NCE to BEY, book your trip ten months ahead of your departure.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from NCE to BEY by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
74.5% of flights departing from Cote D'Azur Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Cote D'Azur Airport from central Nice, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to NCE? If you're boarding an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Cote D'Azur Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BEY instead:
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 Hire and experience the lesser-explored corners of Beirut and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to central Beirut
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to central Beirut has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When to fly to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Beirut. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Beirut is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC and 18ºC. Look for cheap tickets from NCE to BEY around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Lebanon
You've seen Beirut, now it's time to explore other corners of Lebanon. Travel around 72 kilometres north-east to Tripoli to check off its leading attractions. From AlSaboun Caravanserai to Amira Minkara - Mosque and محترف جميل جمال Atelier Jamil Jamal, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Sidon is another must-experience destination in Lebanon and is around 40 kilometres south of Beirut. No journey is complete without experiencing Masjid Al Omary Al Kabir, Hammam Al Jadeed حمام الجديد and Saint Louis Castle.
