Amsterdam to Beirut (AMS–BEY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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AMS–BEY is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Middle East Airlines and Transavia lead the route. The flight covers 1,984 miles in approximately 4h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME Middle East Airlines | 3 | 32A | 4h15 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| HV Transavia | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Beirut from Amsterdam
| Metric | AMS→BEY | BRU→BEY | DUS→BEY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AMS | – | 98 mi | 111 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 3 | 5 | 13 |
| Flight time | 4h 15m | 4h 10m | 4h 5m |
Travel Essentials
AMS: CEST · BEY: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 7:00 PM in Beirut.
Dutch passport holders can get a visa on arrival at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY). The visa is free for stays up to 30 days and can be extended to 90 days at the General Security office in Beirut. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with one blank page. Your passport must not contain any Israeli stamps or entry/exit records (the blue entry card system Israel uses avoids this issue for post-2013 travelers). No supporting documents are required at the visa counter.
At BEY, the visa on arrival counter is right before passport control. The process takes a few minutes. For stays beyond 90 days, apply for an extension at the General Security Directorate before expiry. The free visa on arrival makes Lebanon one of the easiest Middle Eastern countries to enter for Dutch nationals.
No direct flights connect the Netherlands to Lebanon. Route through Istanbul (2 hours to BEY on Turkish Airlines or Middle East Airlines), Paris (4 hours 15 minutes on MEA or Air France), or Frankfurt. Total travel time from Amsterdam runs 6 to 10 hours. Lebanon uses the Lebanese pound (LBP). Due to the economic situation, USD cash is the practical currency for daily transactions. Bring crisp, undamaged USD bills. Card payments work at some hotels and restaurants but cash is dominant. No mandatory vaccinations. A taxi from BEY to downtown Beirut costs $10 to $20. Uber works in Beirut and is the most transparent pricing option.
Intercity and Sprinter trains run directly to Schiphol Plaza (the station is inside the terminal) from Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). The Intercity Direct from Rotterdam takes 43 minutes (€17.40 with supplement). Trains from The Hague take 35–45 minutes.
Taxis from central Amsterdam cost €35–50 and take 20–35 minutes. Highway A4 is frequently congested during morning rush. Bus 397 runs from Amsterdam Leidseplein to Schiphol (30 min, €5.50) for a cheaper landside alternative.
AMS–BEY Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to BEY
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) are connected by nonstop service from Middle East Airlines and Transavia. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
AMS to BEY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to BEY is about 4 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,984 miles (3,192 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, Berlin Brandenburg and Bucharest Henri Coandă. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zaventem (BRU) and Düsseldorf (DUS).