Travelling from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Beirut Airport (BEY): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Addis Ababa Airport to Beirut Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Beirut is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Addis Ababa.
Choose from 14 weekly Addis Ababa Airport to Beirut Airport flights. The 21:30 departure with Ethiopian Airlines is the earliest available. Ethiopian Airlines operates the last service of the day at 22:30.
To ensure you catch your ADD to BEY flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Jetting into Beirut (and then seeing more of Lebanon!) is easy with Ethiopian Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Addis Ababa Airport to Beirut Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Ethiopian Airlines.
Ethiopian Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates ADD to BEY flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Addis Ababa Airport to Beirut Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between ADD and BEY:
Riyadh Airport
Cairo Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Beirut Airport (BEY)
RM1,227 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Addis Ababa Airport to Beirut Airport flight. A return flight starts from RM2,085. These fares can change depending on demand.
To find cheap tickets from ADD to BEY, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Addis Ababa Airport to Beirut Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
60% of flights that leave from Addis Ababa Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Addis Ababa to Addis Ababa Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Addis Ababa Airport to Beirut Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to ADD:
Arriving at Beirut Airport (BEY)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Addis Ababa Airport to Beirut Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BEY instead:
Pick up a Beirut Airport rental car and explore Beirut and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, city car and Advance Car Rental are top outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Beirut Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Beirut Airport (BEY) to central Beirut
Beirut Airport to the centre of Beirut has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Beirut Airport (BEY)
July is the busiest month for flights from Addis Ababa Airport to Beirut Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Beirut in March.
The warmest month in Beirut is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Addis Ababa Airport to Beirut Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from ADD to BEY in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of Lebanon
Beirut is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Lebanon waiting to be explored. About 72 kilometres north-east of Beirut, a visit to Tripoli will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like The Great Mosque, Arghoun Shah Mosque and AlSaboun Caravanserai.
Around 40 kilometres south of Beirut, Sidon is another favourite stop in Lebanon. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Saint Louis Castle, Saida land castle and Crusaders Sea Castle.