Flying from Beirut Airport (BEY) to Geneva Airport (GVA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Beirut Airport to Geneva Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 10 minutes.
Geneva's timezone is UTC+1, making Geneva one hour behind Beirut.
Flights from BEY to GVA start from 07:25 — the first with Middle East Airlines. The latest departure is at 07:40 with Middle East Airlines. Overall, there are five weekly Beirut Airport to Geneva Airport flights.
Your BEY to GVA flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Flying into Geneva (and then discovering more of Switzerland!) is a cinch with MEA. This popular carrier has direct flights from Beirut Airport to Geneva Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is MEA.
MEA is the most punctual carrier that operates BEY to GVA flights. An exceptional 91.67% of its services on this route arrive on time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Beirut Airport to Geneva Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BEY and GVA include:
Istanbul Airport
Zurich Airport
Nice Airport
Handy information about Beirut Airport (BEY)
Beirut Airport maintains a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from BEY land at their destination as scheduled 85% of the time.
Central Beirut to Beirut Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Beirut Airport to Geneva Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near BEY:
Arriving at Geneva Airport (GVA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Beirut Airport to Geneva Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GVA instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Geneva Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and see more of Geneva and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Geneva Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Geneva Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
From Geneva Airport, Geneva is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there by public transport takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Geneva Airport (GVA)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Beirut Airport to Geneva Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Geneva. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Beirut Airport to Geneva Airport for August if you'd like to go to Geneva during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BEY to GVA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Geneva has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres north-east of Geneva, a trip to Zurich will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva, Basel is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
