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

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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Lebanon 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

    cheapest
    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
    $115–480

  3. Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Damascus International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Damascus International Airport (DAM)plane plane SAW - DAM
    3. Drive from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Joub Janninecar car
    6h 4m
    $162–438

  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 Joub Janninecar car
    6h 3m
    $172–298

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

Calendar52Weekly 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 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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