Find Cheap Flights from Beirut to Istanbul (BEY - IST)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Beirut to Istanbul and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$205	Pegasus Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Sun, Jun 21	The cheapest round-trip flight from Beirut to Istanbul is currently $205
Cheapest one-way flight	$86	Pegasus Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest one-way flight from Beirut to Istanbul is currently $86
Cheapest nonstop flights	$211	Pegasus Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Mon, Jun 22	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Beirut to Istanbul is currently $211
Last-minute weekend getaway	$668	Royal Jordanian 1 stop 9 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Sun, Apr 26	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Beirut to Istanbul is currently $668
Cheapest business class flights	$1,035	Turkish Airlines Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Beirut to Istanbul is currently $1,035

Fastest flight	1 hr 55 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Beirut to Istanbul takes 1 hr 55 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Beirut to Istanbul is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

March Cheapest	Typical prices: $100–170
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $215–335

Popular airlines from Beirut to Istanbul

MEA

Nonstop

from $739

Typical price: $265–520

21 weekly nonstop flights

BEY - IST Every day
Qatar Airways

14 weekly connecting flights

BEY - IST Every day
Kuwait Airways

11 weekly connecting flights

BEY - IST, SAW Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Royal Jordanian

from $601

Typical price: $415–550

8 weekly connecting flights

BEY - IST Every day
EgyptAir

from $800

Typical price: $530–700

5 weekly connecting flights

BEY - IST Every Tue
UR Airlines

4 weekly connecting flights

BEY - IST Every Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Beirut

Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)

Beirut Lebanon 14 min 5 mi

Popular airports near Istanbul

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 1 min 19 mi
Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Türkiye 46 min 21 mi
Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)

Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 23 min 60 mi
Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 31 min 56 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Beirut to Istanbul

The cheapest flights from Beirut to Istanbul are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $100 to $170.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Beirut to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $205. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $86.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest MEA flight from Beirut to Istanbul is $739, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Royal Jordanian flight from Beirut to Istanbul is $601, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 15.
The cheapest EgyptAir flight from Beirut to Istanbul is $800, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Beirut to Istanbul starts at $205 from Thu, Jun 18 to Sun, Jun 21. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $86 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.

1 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Beirut to Istanbul.

Istanbul is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Sep, when the weather is warm to hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cold and wet, and often snowy. Local events include the International Istanbul Film Festival (Apr) and Istanbul Music Festival (Jun).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Beirut to Istanbul.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Beirut to Istanbul really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Beirut to Istanbul.

In terms of nonstop flights, MEA is the most popular. MEA offers 21 nonstop flights per week. MEA flies from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

In terms of flights, Qatar Airways is the most popular. Qatar Airways offers 14 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

Other popular airlines flying from Beirut to Istanbul are:

Kuwait Airways offers 11 connecting flights per week. Kuwait Airways flies from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
Royal Jordanian offers 8 connecting flights per week. Royal Jordanian flies from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
EgyptAir offers 5 connecting flights per week. EgyptAir flies from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
UR Airlines offers 4 connecting flights per week. UR Airlines flies from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Beirut and Istanbul.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Beirut to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $205. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $86.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest MEA flight from Beirut to Istanbul is $739, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Royal Jordanian flight from Beirut to Istanbul is $601, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 15.
The cheapest EgyptAir flight from Beirut to Istanbul is $800, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.

MEA flies direct from Beirut to Istanbul.

There are 21 MEA direct flights from Beirut to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Beirut and Istanbul at price $668 is offered by Royal Jordanian from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26.

MEA flies direct from Beirut to Istanbul.

There are 21 MEA direct flights from Beirut to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Beirut to Istanbul on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Beirut and Istanbul start at $211 from Thu, Jun 18 to Mon, Jun 22 with Pegasus.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Beirut to Istanbul, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Beirut and Istanbul start at $1,035 from Sat, Jun 6 to Sun, Jun 7 with Turkish Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Beirut and Istanbul start at $205 from Thu, Jun 18 to Sun, Jun 21.

To book business class trips from Beirut to Istanbul, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Beirut and Istanbul starts at $668 from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26 with Royal Jordanian.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Beirut and Istanbul at price $668 is offered by Royal Jordanian from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26.

To find last-minute flight deals from Beirut to Istanbul, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.