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How to get fromMessina to Beirutby bus, plane, ferry, car or train

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

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  1. Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Beirut International Airport (BEY)planeCTA - BEY
    9h 16m
    $231–409

  2. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
    2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Beirutcar
    40h 30m
    $753–1,203

  3. Train to Palermo Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
    2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Beirut International Airport (BEY)planePMO - BEY
    11h 12m
    $233–615

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Messina to Beirut. However, you can take the bus to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal, walk to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, fly to Beirut International Airport (BEY), then take the taxi to Beirut. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Messina Marittima to Beirut via Villa San Giovanni in around 40h 30m.

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