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Flights from Cape Town to Beirut

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Beirut. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Addis Ababa, about 14h 44m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 12h 31m
CPTBEYDXB

Cape Town to Beirut at a glance

Fastest journey12h 31mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Addis Ababa

Best ways to fly from Cape Town to Beirut

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CPT Dubai (DXB) BEY
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, flydubai, Middle East Airlines - Air Liban
One airline, one ticket ~14h 44m
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CPT Addis Ababa (ADD) BEY
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 31m
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CPT Doha (DOH) BEY
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Middle East Airlines - Air Liban, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~14h 05m
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CPT Istanbul (IST) BEY
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Middle East Airlines - Air Liban, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 14m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
7,749 km4,812 miles
Journey time
12h 31mestimate
Time difference
NoneBeirut vs Cape Town
Currency in Beirut
USD
Airports
CPT → BEY

Flights from Cape Town to Beirut: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Beirut?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Addis Ababa and Doha. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Beirut?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 31m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,749 km.
Where do you change planes between Cape Town and Beirut?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Addis Ababa (ADD), Doha (DOH) and Istanbul (IST). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cape Town and Beirut?
Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Beirut: Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY).

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