Travelling from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Beirut Airport (BEY): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Baghdad International Airport to Beirut Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
The timezone in Beirut is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Baghdad.
Pack your suitcase and choose from 25 weekly Baghdad International Airport to Beirut Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BGW to BEY flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
You can fly nonstop to Beirut, Lebanon. Jet off with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from Baghdad International Airport to Beirut Airport:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is MEA.
With an impressive 88.98% of services arriving as planned, MEA is the most punctual carrier for BGW to BEY flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Baghdad International Airport to Beirut Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between BGW and BEY include:
Istanbul Airport
Cairo Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Beirut Airport (BEY)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Baghdad International Airport to Beirut Airport flight is 142 €. A round-trip fare right now is 245 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from BGW to BEY by booking at least 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Baghdad International Airport to Beirut Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Landing cheap flights from BGW to BEY is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Baghdad International Airport to Beirut Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
78% of flights that depart Baghdad International Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Baghdad to Baghdad International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Got an early flight from Baghdad International Airport to Beirut Airport? Stay at a hotel near BGW, such as Palm Hotel. Baghdad Intl. Airport Hotel will also put you moments from the terminal.
Arriving at Beirut Airport (BEY)
Reserve a hotel close to BEY if you're catching a late Baghdad International Airport to Beirut Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Beirut Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, city car or Advance Car Rental and discover more of Beirut and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Beirut Airport around two weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Beirut Airport (BEY)
July is the most popular month for flights from Baghdad International Airport to Beirut Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Beirut in March.
The warmest month in Beirut is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Baghdad International Airport to Beirut Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from BGW to BEY in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of Lebanon
Tripoli is just one of the many cities in Lebanon waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Beirut. Around 72 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including The Great Mosque, Arghoun Shah Mosque and AlSaboun Caravanserai.
Around 40 kilometres south of Beirut, Sidon is another favourite stop in Lebanon. No visit is complete without checking out Saint Louis Castle, Saida land castle and Crusaders Sea Castle.