What is the cheapest way to get from Beirut to Messina?

The cheapest way to get from Beirut to Messina is to fly and bus which costs €210 - €450 and takes 8h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Beirut to Messina?

The fastest way to get from Beirut to Messina is to fly and bus which takes 8h 2m and costs €210 - €450.

How far is it from Beirut to Messina?

The distance between Beirut and Messina is 1995 km.

How long does it take to get from Beirut to Messina?

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Beirut to Messina, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Beirut and Messina?

Messina is 1h behind Beirut. It is currently 2:04 PM in Beirut and 1:04 PM in Messina.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1209+ hotels available in Messina.

Beirut to Messina - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Beirut to Messina by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BEY - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Messina Viale Boccetta Palaculturabus
8h 2m
€217–444
Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane BEY - REG
2. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry
10h 25m
€387–986
Fly to Palermo Airport, train
1. Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BEY - PMO
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
10h 58m
€249–523

Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

19Weekly Planes

6h 38mAverage Duration

€130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,995 km
Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Beirut, Lebanon and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Beirut to Messina. However, you can take the taxi to Beirut International Airport (BEY) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop, then take the bus to Messina Viale Boccetta Palacultura. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Beirut International Airport (BEY) airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), walk to Reggio Calabria Airport, take the line 28 bus to Reggio di Calabria - Ponte Libertà, walk to Reggio di Calabria, then take the ferry to Messina Marittima.

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