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Flights from Istanbul to Beirut

Airlines operating flights from Istanbul to Beirut

Choose from 4 airlines flying from Istanbul to Beirut, including Middle East Airlines, AJet and Pegasus Airlines. Pegasus Airlines currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Istanbul to Beirut according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Istanbul to Beirut over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £76 and round-trip tickets from £117.

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.

Flight details for Istanbul to Beirut

The distance between Istanbul and Beirut is 987.5km. It takes around 1 hour 52 minutes on average to fly from Istanbul to Beirut. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price£71
Cheapest return ticket price£104
Off-season travel monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance987.5km
Average flight time1 hour 52 minutes
Popular airlineMiddle East Airlines
Flight statistics for the Istanbul–Beirut route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Istanbul to Beirut

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Istanbul to Beirut?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Istanbul to Beirut in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Beirut is December, with an average price of £76. The most expensive month is usually June, with average prices reaching £194.

£194
£135
£76
£17
    Cheapest
  • £149
    Apr
  • £147
    May
  • £194
    Jun
  • £182
    Jul
  • £104
    Aug
  • £99
    Sep
  • £117
    Oct
  • £104
    Nov
  • £76
    Dec
  • £82
    Jan
  • £86
    Feb
  • £79
    Mar

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Istanbul to Beirut?

Average price of return flights from Istanbul to Beirut purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, February is often the cheapest month for fly from Istanbul to Beirut, with an average price of £176. July is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as £355.

£355
£266
£176
£87
    Cheapest
  • £326
    Apr
  • £250
    May
  • £288
    Jun
  • £355
    Jul
  • £292
    Aug
  • £243
    Sep
  • £196
    Oct
  • £185
    Nov
  • £194
    Dec
  • £188
    Jan
  • £176
    Feb
  • £221
    Mar

During the Early May bank holiday, which day is cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Beirut?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Istanbul to Beirut during Early May bank holiday in the Trip.com database over the past three days.

Early May bank holiday is scheduled for May 4. The lowest flight fares from Istanbul to Beirut are available on May 4, starting from £101.

£190
£146
£101
£57
    Cheapest
  • £184
    30
    Apr
  • £114
    1
    May
  • £184
    2
  • £190
    3
  • £101
    4
  • £105
    5
  • £111
    6

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 £71 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SAW to BEY on Thu, May 28), while Pegasus Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £104 departing on Fri, Apr 17 and returning on Fri, Apr 24.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Istanbul to Beirut with the following airlines, including: Middle East Airlines AJet Turkish Airlines Pegasus Airlines 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 52 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 20 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 -- ME266 (10:13) Middle East Airlines: -/-/-/-/-/-/- -- ME1266 (09:54) Turkish Airlines: -/-/-/-/-/-/- -- TK8170 (09:54)
  • 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 Thu, May 28, with one-way flights priced at just £71.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Pegasus Airlines.
    · 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 April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Beirut on April 19, 2026 with AJet, with prices starting at £56.
  • 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.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed 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 visit the customer support pages.