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How to get from Beirut to Tel Aviv
There is no direct way to travel between Beirut and Tel Aviv: the border between Lebanon and Israel is closed and there are no flights between them. The only route is to fly via a third country such as Cyprus, Jordan or Turkey, which takes most of a day.
Best option: Flight. Two flights with a connection in a third country is the only legal way to make this journey.
All the ways to make the trip
| How | Time | How often | Price* | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| flight Fly from Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport to a third country (for example Larnaca, Amman or Istanbul), then fly on to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport | about 5–12 h including the connection | depends on the connecting airline and day | about US$250–600 for the two flights | Usually two separate tickets; leave plenty of connection time. Check the current security situation and government travel advice before booking. |
*Approximate prices and times for 2026. Timetables change by season: check with the operator before you travel.
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Tips
- Lebanon refuses entry to travellers with evidence of a visit to Israel; plan the order of your trips with this in mind.
- Check your government's travel advice for both countries; airlines often cancel flights at short notice during periods of tension.
- On separate tickets, a missed connection is your responsibility; allow several hours.
- Israel requires an electronic travel authorisation (ETA-IL) for many visa-exempt nationalities; check before you fly.
Common questions
Can I cross the land border from Lebanon to Israel?
No. Lebanon and Israel have no diplomatic relations and the border has no crossing open to travellers. You cannot travel overland between Beirut and Tel Aviv. The only route is by air through a third country, such as Cyprus, Jordan or Turkey, on two separate flights.
Are there flights from Beirut to Tel Aviv?
No direct flights exist. You must connect through another country. Larnaca in Cyprus, Amman in Jordan and Istanbul in Turkey are common choices, but routes and airlines change often, especially when the regional situation is tense. Search for each leg separately and check that both airlines are currently operating the route.
Will an Israeli stamp stop me entering Lebanon?
Lebanon refuses entry to travellers who show signs of having visited Israel, such as stamps, visas or Israeli items. Israel usually issues a separate paper entry slip rather than stamping passports, but border evidence elsewhere can still cause problems. Many travellers visit Lebanon first. Check current rules with official sources before you go.
Is it safe to travel between Beirut and Tel Aviv?
Conditions in the region change quickly. Before booking, read your government's travel advice for Lebanon and Israel, and check that your travel insurance covers both. Flights in and out of both airports can be suspended at short notice, so choose flexible tickets where possible and keep up with the news.
Compiled by TonyPlan from operator and transport information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.