Bursa to Beirut flights
Beirut lies 904 km (562 mi) south-east of Bursa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 55 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Bursa | Beirut | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Lebanon |
| Population | 3.1 million | 1.9 million |
| Elevation | 155 m (509 ft) | 40 m (131 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Asia/Beirut) |
| Nearest large airport | SAW, 81 km out | BEY, 8 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Beirut
Crossing from Turkey into Lebanon: money changes from the Lira to the Pound (LBP); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +961; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648824.
Airports at each end
Leaving Bursa
Bursa is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), 81 km (50 mi) from the centre, whose 11,614-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI, 43 km).
Arriving in Beirut
Beirut is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport | BEY | 8 km (5 mi) | 12,467 ft | 87 ft |
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Staying in Beirut
Our booking partner lists 327 places to stay in Beirut. Of the 274 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (137), and 33 are five-star. Across 104 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 53,119 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Beirut from Bursa?
904 km (562 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bursa.
How long does it take to get from Bursa to Beirut by air?
About 1 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bursa and Beirut?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bursa to Beirut flights?
Typically Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY).
What currency do I need in Beirut?
The Pound (LBP).
Where can I stay in Beirut?
Our booking partner lists 327 places to stay in Beirut, bookable on this site.
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.