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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
ME216
ME MEA
32Q
11:40 AM
CET
4:50 PM
EET
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ME215
ME MEA
32Q
7:00 AM
EET
10:40 AM
CET
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Zaventem to Beirut
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,951 mi 4h 10m nonstop +1h ahead 22 1-stop hubs

BRU–BEY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. MEA leads the route. The flight covers 1,951 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BRU–BEY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ME MEA 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.

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BRU to BEY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,545
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.

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 1
Weekly flights 3 7
Flight time 4h 10m 4h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of BRU with service to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

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.
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.

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.

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 connections22 hubs
Origin: BRU
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m
Destination: BEY
IATA / ICAOBEY / OLBA
TimezoneAsia/Beirut
Passengers/yr9.5M
Elevation87 ft / 27 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BRU to BEY flights.
Nonstop flights from Brussels Airport to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport take approximately 4h 10m. The route covers 1,951 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: MEA.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from BRU to BEY. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MXP, FRA, CDG, ATH, LCA, GVA, IST, CAI, FCO, LHR, CPH, ALG, DOH, MAD, LYS, AUH, DXB, ARN, SHJ, AMS, AMM and ACC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 MEA. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BRU to BEY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BRU to BEY ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes. 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

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via MXP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Amsterdam (AMS).