Travelling from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Beirut Airport (BEY): what you need to know
Beirut's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Beirut seven hours ahead of Philadelphia.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PHL to BEY flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Philadelphia International Airport to Beirut Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between PHL and BEY:
London Heathrow Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Athens International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Beirut Airport (BEY)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Beirut Airport flight is 435 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 813 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from PHL to BEY, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Beirut Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from PHL to BEY.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Beirut Airport.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
When it comes to Philadelphia International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Philadelphia International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Beirut Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near PHL:
Arriving at Beirut Airport (BEY)
Consider staying in a hotel near BEY if you're taking a late Philadelphia International Airport to Beirut Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Beirut Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, city car or Advance Car Rental and explore beyond Beirut's main sights.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride 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 drive to the centre.
It'll take around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Beirut Airport (BEY)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Beirut Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Beirut. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Beirut Airport for August if you'd like to go to Beirut during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PHL to BEY in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
Explore more of Lebanon
Tripoli is just one of the many places in Lebanon waiting to be discovered 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.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Lebanon, consider Sidon, roughly 40 kilometres south of Beirut. Saint Louis Castle, Saida land castle and Crusaders Sea Castle are among its highlights.