Travelling from Beirut Airport (BEY) to Jeddah Airport (JED): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Beirut Airport to Jeddah Airport.
The timezone in Jeddah is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Beirut.
Flights from BEY to JED start from 08:30 — the earliest with Middle East Airlines. The latest departure is at 22:40 with Middle East Airlines. In total, you can choose from 14 weekly Beirut Airport to Jeddah Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your BEY to JED flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Flying into Jeddah (and then discovering more of Saudi Arabia!) is easy with MEA. This popular airline offers direct flights from Beirut Airport to Jeddah Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is MEA.
MEA tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for BEY to JED flights, with 86.27% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Beirut Airport to Jeddah Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BEY and JED include:
Cairo Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
Madinah Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beirut Airport (BEY) to Jeddah Airport (JED)
Right now, RM709 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Beirut Airport to Jeddah Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM1,403. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BEY to JED if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Beirut Airport to Jeddah Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Picking up cheap flights from BEY to JED is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Beirut Airport to Jeddah Airport.
Handy information about Beirut Airport (BEY)
Beirut Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from BEY land at their destination as scheduled 85% of the time.
Central Beirut to Beirut Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near BEY? If you've booked an early flight from Beirut Airport to Jeddah Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Jeddah Airport (JED)
Reserve a hotel near JED if you're taking a late Beirut Airport to Jeddah Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Jeddah Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Final Rentals, Avis or Budget and explore beyond Jeddah's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, book your ride from Jeddah Airport around two weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Jeddah Airport (JED)
August is the most popular month for flights from Beirut Airport to Jeddah Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Jeddah in March.
When booking your flight from Beirut Airport to Jeddah Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Jeddah, with the temperature ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BEY to JED in January. Average temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Jeddah is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia you should also see. Around 88 kilometres east of Jeddah, a trip to Mecca will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.