Beirut to Limassol by ferry
Limassol lies 243 km (151 mi) west of Beirut, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 243 km (151 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 7 h 21 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Beirut | Limassol | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Lebanon | Cyprus |
| Population | 1.9 million | 154,000 |
| Elevation | 40 m (131 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Beirut) | UTC+3 (Asia/Nicosia) |
| Port | Port of Beirut | Port of Limassol |
What changes when you arrive in Limassol
Crossing from Lebanon into Cyprus: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +357; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648857.
Where to book ferries from Beirut to Limassol
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Staying in Limassol
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Book a hotel in Limassol
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Common questions
How far is Limassol from Beirut?
243 km (151 mi) in a straight line, west of Beirut; by road roughly 296 km (184 mi).
How long does it take to get from Beirut to Limassol by ferry?
About 7 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beirut and Limassol?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Limassol?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.