Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Istanbul to Beirut

Choose from 4 airlines fly from Istanbul to Beirut, including Middle East Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and Turkish Airlines. AJet has lowest fares on this route.

Search direct flights: from Istanbul to Beirut for the next 3 months. Book one way from AU$ 76 | Return ticket from AU$ 183.

Displayed flight fares from Istanbul to Beirut are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Istanbul to Beirut Flight Details

The distance between Istanbul and Beirut is approximately 987.5km. On average, a flight from Istanbul to Beirut takes around 1 hour 51 minutes. The most popular month to fly to Beirut is July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 55
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 170
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance987.5km
Average flight time1 hour 51 minutes
Popular airlineMiddle East Airlines

Best Time to Book Flights from Istanbul to Beirut

The cheapest flights from Istanbul to Beirut are available between Jan 18 and Jan 25, with one way flights starting from AU$ 55.

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Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Istanbul to Beirut, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Istanbul (IST) to Beirut (BEY)?

    Based on Trip.com data, AJet offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 55 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SAW to BEY on Sat, Jan 24), while AJet offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 170 departing on Sun, Dec 7 and returning on Sun, Dec 14.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Istanbul to Beirut with the following airlines, including: Middle East Airlines Pegasus Airlines Turkish Airlines AJet Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 51 minutes to fly from Istanbul (IST) to Beirut (BEY).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Beirut is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 59 flight per week flying from Istanbul to Beirut. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Middle East Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- ME4824 (13:23) Middle East Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- ME4830 (08:17) Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TK824 (13:23)
  • To find best deals on flights from Istanbul to Beirut, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Jan 24, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 55.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is AJet.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Beirut travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Istanbul to Beirut is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Beirut on December 28, 2025 with AJet, with prices starting at AU$ 134.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Beirut, with Istanbul Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (IST-BEY) is by far the most common option on this route: Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY).
  • The time difference between Beirut and Istanbul is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.