Cheap Flights from Beirut to Istanbul Starting at $69

The Beirut — Istanbul route is served by a wide range of airlines: 6 in total, including Turkish Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Valuair, Sun Express, and Aegean Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $69. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.

Beirut Rafic Hariri International (BEY) serves as Lebanon’s main international gateway, typically handling most full-service carriers and regional connections alongside some low-cost operators. Located about 9–10 km south of central Beirut, the airport is usually a 20–40 minute drive depending on traffic; taxis and app-based ride services are common, with fares that can vary by time and demand, while occasional shuttle or private transfer options may be available for groups. Flights to BEY can be perceived as mid-to-premium priced on international routes but budget options appear on popular regional sectors. Pros include direct links to the capital and a compact terminal; cons can be variable congestion and occasional delays during peak periods.

Istanbul is served primarily by Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen (SAW). Istanbul Airport (IST) is the city’s main international hub, handling most long-haul and full-service carriers as well as many Star Alliance and Turkish Airlines connections; fares from IST can be mid-to-high depending on carrier and season. Located on the European side about 35–50 km from Taksim or Sultanahmet, public rail and express buses typically take 35–60 minutes to the city center; taxis or ride-hailing can be 40–70 minutes depending on traffic, usually costing more. IST offers modern facilities, extensive transfer options and frequent international services, though distances and occasional heavy traffic can lengthen transfer times. Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) is a secondary airport on the Asian side that often caters to low-cost and regional carriers as well as some scheduled international flights; fares from SAW can be perceived as budget-friendly for point-to-point routes. It sits roughly 35–45 km from central districts like Kadıköy or Üsküdar, with Havabus shuttles and local buses taking about 45–75 minutes; shared shuttles or taxis may be faster but are sensitive to peak traffic. SAW can be convenient for certain domestic or low-cost connections and shorter queues, though it’s farther from some tourist areas and has fewer long-haul options compared with IST.

The minimum one-way ticket price from Beirut to Istanbul is $68 (November 2025), while the maximum is $86 (October 2026). On average, a ticket costs $77–$155.