Cheap flights to Lebanon from $323

There are no airlines that provide direct flights from the United States to Lebanon. The quickest one-stop flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, takes around 12h 35m, while the shortest one-stop flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is roughly 16h 25m. Some flights to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport can have a duration as long as 25h, depending on the airline’s itinerary, amount of stopovers, or stopover length.

One-stop flights are offered by many airlines, the biggest of which are Air France, Emirates, and Qatar Airways They have flights leaving from Chicago, Washington, DC Boston, Dallas, Los Angeles, Houston, San Francisco, and Miami. There are currently no airlines offering nonstop flights from the US.

Lebanon is a very small country, so air travel is not really a popular way to move around the country. It is also not the best for traveling by bike because the roads and terrain are uneven and bumpy. Minibuses travel frequently between Beirut and Lebanon’s bigger towns; however, the only bus route that uses large buses is the Beirut to Tripoli route. Dependable Beirut-based taxi companies with English-speaking drivers and clean cars will charge around $100US for a half-day hire and $150US for a full-day. If you prefer to drive, beware, the roads can be dangerous and are not for the faint of heart. There are hairpin turns, jam-packed intersections and pot-holed roads to navigate. If you choose this mode of transportation, make sure you have data on your phone to access online maps.

Lebanon’s famous Raouche Sea Rock is a natural landmark that attracting thousands of tourists every year. There are many museums to visit to learn about the country’s rich history. A visit to Anjar introduces you to many ancient ruins for your personal discovery like the Great Palace of Constantinople, The Tetrapylon, and The Cardo Maximus. In Baalbek, check out the Temple of Bacchus, Temple of Jupiter, the Hexagonal Forecourt and the Hajar Al Hubla or Stone of the Pregnant Woman. In Jeita, a town north of the capital city of Beirut, one of the popular attractions to visit is The Grotto. It represents a natural phenomenon that is seldom observed in other places and is one of the largest caves in the Middle East Region. In Batroun, the Old Souk is a marketplace made up of many old streets and is one of Lebanon’s well-known marketplaces. Craftsmen and artisans are still practicing their craft here, to this day.

When traveling to Lebanon, valid passports and visas are required. For U.S. citizens visiting Lebanon as tourists, a one-month visa may be obtained upon arrival at Beirut International Airport or another port of entry. The cost is $35US for a single entry per person.

Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Lebanon on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Scandinavian Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Lebanon.

Beirut Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Lebanon. One-way flights to Beirut Airport typically cost $52, while round-trip flights cost around $77.

A round-trip flight to Lebanon will typically cost around $293, however they can be found for as little as $77.

For those looking to save time traveling to Lebanon, Toledo offers the quickest one-way flight (4 hours 54 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Beirut Airport can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Beirut Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Assaha Lebanese Traditional Village is the closest property to Beirut Airport (1.0 mi away from Beirut Airport).