Flying from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Beirut and Athens are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
Every week, there are 16 Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights. If you want to get going as early as possible, select the 04:00 Aegean Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 21:00 with Middle East Airlines.
To ensure you catch your BEY to ATH flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Aegean Airlines is your ticket to exploring Athens (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Aegean Airlines on this route.
Middle East Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for BEY to ATH flights, with 84.31% of its services landing as scheduled.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BEY and ATH:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Cairo International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
ر.ق. 216 is currently the best price for a one-way Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Return flights start at ر.ق. 406. These prices can change depending on demand.
To get cheap tickets from BEY to ATH, book your journey 11 months before your departure.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from BEY to ATH.
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Handy information about Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
76.7% of flights that take off from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Beirut. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to BEY:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're coming in on a late Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near ATH:
Grab an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and discover Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are popular providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Athens. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Athens. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BEY to ATH sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Athens, now it's time to explore other corners of Greece. Travel around 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to tick off its leading attractions. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
