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How to get fromBeirut to Karbalāʼby plane, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Beirut to Karbalāʼ by plane, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Beirut International Airport to Baghdad International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)plane plane BEY - BGW
    2. Drive from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Qaryat al Karkashīyahcar car
    3h 1m
    $159–327

  2. Drive  927.7 km

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    1. Drive from Beirut to Qaryat al Karkashīyahcar car 927.7 km
    12h 43m
    $106–154

  3. Fly Beirut International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane plane BEY - NJF
    2. Take the taxi from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Al Hindīyahtaxi taxi
    2h 33m
    $264–889

  4. Drive to Damascus International Airport, fly to Al Najaf International Airport, taxi

    1. Drive from Beirut to Damascus International Airport (DAM)car car
    2. Fly from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane plane DAM - NJF
    3. Take the taxi from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Al Hindīyahtaxi taxi
    9h 28m
    $465–1,082

Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration2h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 931.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Beirut, Lebanon and Karbalāʼ, Iraq?

There is no direct connection from Beirut to Karbalāʼ. However, you can take the taxi to Beirut International Airport (BEY) airport, fly to Baghdad International Airport (BGW), then drive to Qaryat al Karkashīyah. Alternatively, you can drive from Beirut to Qaryat al Karkashīyah in around 12h 43m.

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