Travelling from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Zurich Airport is 4 hours 10 minutes.
Zurich is one hour behind Beirut and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Your BEY to ZRH flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Zurich (and then seeing more of Switzerland!) is a breeze with SWISS. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Zurich Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with SWISS on this route.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Zurich Airport. These are the top stopovers between BEY and ZRH:
Larnaca International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Currently, ر.ق. 372 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 768. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from BEY to ZRH, book your journey 11 months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Zurich Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BEY to ZRH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
Of the departures from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, 76.7% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Beirut to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near BEY. Whether you've booked an early flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Zurich Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you have a late Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Zurich Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near ZRH:
Go where the road takes you with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and venture far and wide through Zurich and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 1 hour 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Zurich. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you want to visit Zurich during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 27ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BEY to ZRH in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland waiting to be explored. Around 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a visit to Basel will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Switzerland, consider Bern, roughly 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are highlights.
