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How to get fromIstanbul to Beirutby plane, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Beirut by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly Istanbul to Beirut International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Beirut International Airport (BEY)plane plane IST - BEY
    4h 48m
    $145–280

  2. Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Beirut International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Beirut International Airport (BEY)plane plane SAW - BEY
    5h 3m
    $110–480

  3. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Damascus International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Damascus International Airport (DAM)plane plane SAW - DAM
    2. Drive from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Beirutcar car
    6h 30m
    $167–445

  4. Fly Istanbul to Damascus International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Damascus International Airport (DAM)plane plane IST - DAM
    2. Drive from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Beirutcar car
    6h 29m
    $177–305

Istanbul (IST) to Beirut International Airport (BEY) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration2h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,067.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Beirut, Lebanon?

Middle East Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Royal Jordanian fly from Istanbul (IST) to Beirut International Airport (BEY) every 4 hours.

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