Zaventem to Beirut (BRU–BEY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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ME Middle East Airlines
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ME Middle East Airlines
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 5h 42m VF → PCVF Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Beirut flights
AYT Antalya 5h 45m PCSNXC → PCXQ Antalya (AYT) to Beirut flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 5h 46m A3GQSK → A3ME Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Beirut flights
GVA Geneva 6h 15m LXNHSN → ME Geneva (GVA) to Beirut flights
OTP Otopeni 6h 30m BTH4RO → RO Otopeni (OTP) to Beirut flights
IST Istanbul 6h 35m 6EFIGF → LOMETK Istanbul (IST) to Beirut flights
FCO Rome 6h 50m AZFBFR → MEUX Rome (FCO) to Beirut flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 6h 53m ETSNWB → KLME Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Beirut flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 6h 55m ACLHNH → ME Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Beirut flights
BER Berlin 7h 20m EYNHSN → EWMESR Berlin (BER) to Beirut flights
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Zaventem to Beirut
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,951 mi 4h 10m nonstop +1h ahead

BRU–BEY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Middle East Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,951 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Beirut (BEY) Beirut to Zaventem flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BRU–BEY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ME Middle East Airlines 3 32Q 4h10 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – ME
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: ME (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BRU to BEY direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BRU to BEY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
SAW ~5h 42m AYT ~5h 45m ATH ~5h 46m GVA ~6h 15m OTP ~6h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,437
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Beirut from Zaventem

Nearby airports with service to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport.
Metric BRU→BEY AMS→BEY
Distance from BRU – 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 3 3
Flight time 4h 10m 4h 15m
Amsterdam (AMS) to Beirut flights
Airports within 200 miles of BRU with service to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Beirut is 1 hour ahead of Zaventem.
BRU: CEST · BEY: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 7:00 PM in Beirut.
Distance & Flight Time
1,951 mi / 3,139 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Belgian passport holders receive a free visa on arrival at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport for stays up to 30 days. EU passport holders are eligible for this on-arrival stamp at no charge. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry and must not contain any Israeli stamps or visas. Extensions up to 90 days can be requested at the General Security office in Beirut.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to BRU

The Airport Express train runs every 15–20 minutes from Brussels Central, Midi (South), and Nord stations to BRU in 17–25 minutes (€11.80 one-way, free with Brussels Card). Traffic on the Ring road (R0) is heavily congested during morning rush, making the train the consistent choice for peak departures.

Taxis from central Brussels cost €40–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Ride-shares (Uber) run €30–45. Parking at BRU starts at €10/day in the P-Long facility with free shuttle.

Facts

BRU–BEY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zaventem to Beirut route.
Route details
Distance1,951 mi / 3,139 km
Flight time4h 10m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BRU
Full nameBrussels Airport
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m
Destination: BEY
Full nameBeirut Rafic Hariri International Airport
IATA / ICAOBEY / OLBA
TimezoneAsia/Beirut
Passengers/yr9.5M
Elevation87 ft / 27 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BRU to BEY flights.
Nonstop flights from Brussels Airport to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport take about 4h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 1,951 miles.
1 airline operates flights from BRU to BEY: Middle East Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, Antalya and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BEY and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Beirut is 1 hour ahead of Zaventem.
Yes, return flights from BEY to BRU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AMS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BRU to BEY

Brussels Airport (BRU) and Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) are connected by nonstop service from Middle East Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BRU to BEY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BRU to BEY is about 4 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,951 miles (3,139 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 Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, Antalya and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Amsterdam (AMS).