Flying from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Beirut Airport (BEY): what you need to know
The timezone in Beirut is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of Orlando.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MCO to BEY flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel 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 Orlando International Airport to Beirut Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between MCO and BEY include:
London Heathrow Airport
Dubai Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Handy information about Orlando International Airport (MCO)
MCO is located at One Airport Boulevard.
Of the departures from Orlando International Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.
Orlando International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Orlando. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Orlando International Airport to Beirut Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to MCO:
Arriving at Beirut Airport (BEY)
Consider staying in a hotel near BEY if you have a late Orlando International Airport to Beirut Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Beirut Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, city car or Advance Car Rental and experience the lesser-explored corners of Beirut and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Beirut Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Beirut Airport (BEY) to central Beirut
From Beirut Airport, Beirut is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Beirut Airport (BEY)
July is the most popular month for flights from Orlando International Airport to Beirut Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Beirut in March.
When reserving your flight from Orlando International Airport to Beirut Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Beirut, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MCO to BEY sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Lebanon
Beirut has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Lebanon you'll want to see. About 72 kilometres north-east of Beirut, a trip to Tripoli will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like The Great Mosque, Arghoun Shah Mosque and AlSaboun Caravanserai.
Around 40 kilometres south of Beirut, Sidon is another favourite stop in Lebanon. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Saint Louis Castle, Saida land castle and Crusaders Sea Castle.