Weekend getaways from Beirut

A weekend trip from Beirut doesn't have to break the bank or eat up half your Saturday in transit. All 13 destinations listed here are under 3 hours away — average flight time is around 2.1 hours. The cheapest fare to Antalya is currently €71. Book at least 3-4 weeks out to lock in the best prices.

Best weekend getaways from Beirut right now

Looking for a quick weekend escape from Beirut? These destinations combine short flight times, current low fares, and enough flexibility for a two- or three-day trip. The cheapest option in this list is Antalya from €71.

Antalya
Turkiye - 1h 25m - Direct
from €71
Istanbul
Turkiye - 1h 55m - Direct
from €71
Dalaman
Turkiye - 1h 20m - Direct
from €76
Bodrum
Turkiye - 1h 30m - Direct
from €76
Izmir
Turkiye - 1h 45m - Direct
from €77

Why these destinations?

- Short flight time from the origin airport
- Low current fares compared with nearby destinations
- Practical for a 2-3 day city break or short escape

5 of 5 top options have direct flights available - no connections needed for your weekend.

Booking tip: Saturday-morning departure + Monday-morning return is typically 20-30% cheaper than the popular Friday-evening out, Sunday-evening back pattern.

Prices refresh every 48-72 hours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's a good weekend trip from Beirut?

Right now the cheapest weekend-ready fare from Beirut is €71 to Antalya, about 1 hours each way. That leaves plenty of time for two full days at your destination even on a Friday-to-Sunday schedule. See the full list above for all 13 options under 3 hours, covering 6 countries.

How many direct flights from Beirut work for a weekend?

8 of the short-haul destinations from Beirut currently have direct fares available. Direct is almost always the right call for a 2-night break — you land fresher, skip the connection stress, and save time on both ends of the trip. If a direct option is even €20 more than a connecting flight, it's usually worth it for a trip this short.

When should I book a weekend flight from Beirut?

4-6 weeks ahead usually gets you the best combination of price and seat availability. Friday-evening departures and Sunday-evening returns are the most popular, so they cost more — Saturday-morning outbound and Monday-morning return is often 20-30% cheaper for the same destination. Last-minute deals do appear (within 14 days), but you're at the mercy of what's left.

What counts as "short-haul" from Beirut?

We filter to flights under 3 hours one-way. That threshold is based on a practical test: a 3-hour flight allows you to leave Beirut on a Friday evening after work and arrive in time for dinner at your destination — leaving the full Saturday and Sunday free. Flights longer than 3 hours start to eat meaningfully into a 2-night break.