Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): what you need to know
Beirut is nine hours behind Sydney and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your SYD to BEY flight.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between SYD and BEY include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
Right now, Rs114,716 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs287,014. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SYD to BEY, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SYD to BEY by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.62% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it takes around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near SYD:
Arriving at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
If you're coming in on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near BEY:
Pick up a Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport rental car and discover Beirut and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, city car and Advance Car Hire are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to central Beirut
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Beirut. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
The quietest month for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Beirut based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Beirut, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 31ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SYD to BEY in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC and 18ºC then.
Explore more of Lebanon
You've visited Beirut, now it's time to explore more of Lebanon. Travel around 72 kilometres north-east to Tripoli to check off its popular sights. From AlSaboun Caravanserai to Amira Minkara - Mosque and محترف جميل جمال Atelier Jamil Jamal, your itinerary will be busy.
Sidon is another essential stop in Lebanon and is around 40 kilometres south of Beirut. No trip is complete without dropping by Masjid Al Omary Al Kabir, Hammam Al Jadeed حمام الجديد and Saint Louis Castle.