Travelling from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Shanghai: what you need to know
The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8. The city is 6 hours ahead of Beirut, where Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is located.
To ensure you catch your flight from BEY to Shanghai, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from BEY to Shanghai. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
If you have a passport from Lebanon, you'll need an embassy visa to enter China. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Shanghai for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you book and certainly before flying.
BEY is approximately 8 kilometres from central Beirut. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 11 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Want a convenient hotel close to BEY? If you're boarding an early flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Shanghai, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Shanghai
C$665 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Shanghai. A return flight starts from C$1,319. These prices may change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BEY to Shanghai if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your ticket from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Shanghai.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you from checking for cheap tickets from BEY to Shanghai every day.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Shanghai. Enter your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is around 56 kilometres from the centre of Shanghai. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 49 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to PVG if you're catching a late flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Shanghai. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
After your flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Shanghai has touched down, you can get to the city centre in around 21 minutes by car. Central Shanghai is roughly 14 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
After your flight from BEY to Shanghai, kick back at a hotel close to SHA. These are some great options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Shanghai
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Shanghai. July is the most popular month to visit Shanghai. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Shanghai in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap flights from BEY to Shanghai sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Shanghai
Start your Shanghai trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Shanghai, browse our range of hotels including:
Every great vacation has to include a little sightseeing. The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower are attractions you won't want to skip in Shanghai.
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