Flight to Istanbul
Beirut → Istanbul · about 1h 30m in the air
Beirut → Istanbul
Lebanon to Türkiye · 1 border · Where else can you go from Beirut?
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About the trip from Beirut to Istanbul
Beirut (Lebanon) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are 980 km (609 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, direct: about 3h door to door. Without flying, it takes ~22h 5m by bus, via Damascus and Antakya. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
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- Flight from Beirut to Istanbul: about 1h 30m in the air, 980 km
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- Flight, direct: about 3h, no changes
- Bus, via Damascus and Antakya: ~22h 5m, 2 changes
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have prices or timetables: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.