LOT Polish Airlines returns to Beirut: New connections from Warsaw

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LOT Polish Airlines celebrates return to Lebanon

After several years of absence, LOT Polish Airlines, a member of the renowned Star Alliance, is celebrating a remarkable comeback to the Lebanese market on June 14, 2025. With four weekly flights between Warsaw and Beirut, the Polish airline is not only bringing two fascinating cities closer together, but also creating new opportunities for business travelers, tourists, and frequent flyers alike. This blog post highlights the key details of the new connection, explains the benefits for passengers, and provides an overview of flight times, aircraft used, onboard amenities, and the excellent transfer options at the Warsaw hub.

A meaningful return: The new connection between Warsaw and Beirut

The announcement that LOT Polish Airlines will resume flights to Beirut starting June 14 marks a significant expansion of its route network. The connection between the Polish capital and Lebanon’s economically and culturally important center – Beirut – will be operated four times a week: every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.

Flight times at a glance

• Tuesdays & Fridays
  • Departure from Warsaw: 21:40
  • Arrival in Beirut: 02:15 (local time the following day)
• Wednesdays & Saturdays
  • Departure from Warsaw: 23:00
  • Arrival in Beirut: 03:35 (local time the following day)

With an average flight time of 3 hours and 35 minutes, LOT offers a fast and direct connection that is particularly attractive for business travelers – especially if they have appointments in Beirut the following morning.

Examples of trips to Beirut:

• From Berlin
  Departure at 7:05 PM, arrival in Beirut at 2:15 AM after a total travel time of 6 hours and 10 minutes
• From Düsseldorf
  Departure at 7:45 PM, arrival in Beirut at 3:35 AM after a total travel time of 6 hours and 50 minutes
• From Hamburg
  Departure at 7:40 PM, arrival in Beirut at 3:35 AM after a total travel time of 6 hours and 55 minutes
• From Stuttgart
  Departure at 7:50 PM, arrival in Beirut at 3:35 AM after a total travel time of 6:45 hours

The new flights to Beirut can now be booked through all sales channels.

Benefits for different target groups

The new route is ideally suited to various travel segments:

For business travelers:

• Night flights maximize the usability of daytime.
• Fast arrival in Beirut in the morning – ideal for meetings without an additional hotel overnight stay in Warsaw.
• Reliable connecting flights via Warsaw from all over Europe

For tourists:

• Direct flights without detours
• Optimal flight duration for short city trips or longer holiday stays
• Beirut as an unknown insider tip among those interested in culture and cuisine

For frequent flyers & mileage collectors:

• Integration into the Star Alliance network – miles can be collected and redeemed
• Use of lounges and other status benefits at both airports

For those interested in aviation:

• Use of a Boeing B737-800 model – one of the most frequently used short- and medium-haul aircraft
• Classic medium-haul product with a solidly developed service offering

Connection options at the Warsaw hub

A significant advantage of the new connection is the easy transfer at Warsaw Chopin Airport. Thanks to a well-organized hub, passengers benefit from short transit times and numerous connecting flights from cities across Europe.

Example departure points with optimal connections:

With these short transfer times, LOT offers one of the fastest connections to Beirut – significantly more efficient than many transfers in other European hubs.

Technical details: The aircraft used

The Boeing 737-800 is used on the Warsaw–Beirut route, a proven model with a high level of comfort on short and medium-haul routes.

Specifications of the Boeing 737-800 at LOT Polish Airlines:

• Two service classes: Business Class and Economy Class
• Capacity: approx. 186 passengers
• Modern cabin interior with leather seats
• In-flight entertainment via mobile devices (BYOD)

For business travelers, we recommend Business Class with more legroom, an open middle seat, improved catering and priority services.

For economy passengers, LOT still offers above-average service with free water, tea or coffee, and a small snack – something that is no longer a given in this segment.

Comfort on board: travel with style and efficiency

On this medium-haul route, LOT Polish Airlines demonstrates its ability to combine comfort and efficiency. The seats—in both Economy and Business—offer ample legroom and a comfortable seating experience.

Other amenities:

• Onboard catering: free drinks, optional hot meals for a fee
• Luggage: Depending on the fare class – 1 piece of hand luggage + checked luggage (Economy Basic with additional purchase option)
• Cabin crew: bilingual (Polish/English), high service standards
• Online check-in and mobile boarding passes

Whether a short trip to Beirut or a return flight to the Polish capital – passengers can count on a well-structured flight itinerary and a well-coordinated on-board team.

Why Beirut? – Discover the city as a destination

Beirut is considered one of the most fascinating cities in the Middle East. Rich in history, tempting in cuisine, and breathtaking in landscape – more and more international visitors are discovering Lebanon for themselves.

Highlights in Beirut:

• Corniche: the long waterfront promenade overlooking the Mediterranean
• National Museum Beirut: impressive artifacts from antiquity
• Hamra Street: Shopping and nightlife in the heart of the city
• Cuisine: Classics such as kibbeh, tabbouleh or grilled halloumi

Combined with the fast connection provided by LOT, this opens up a true gateway to the Middle East for European travelers.

Conclusion: New opportunities for travelers from June

With the inclusion of the Warsaw-Beirut route, not only does an important destination return to the LOT flight schedule – it also provides travelers from Germany, Scandinavia, and Central Europe with an attractive opportunity to reach Lebanon quickly and comfortably.

Thanks to the Boeing 737-800 aircraft, a well-thought-out flight schedule, efficient connecting flights, and LOT’s promise of comfort, the new connection is a winning combination across the board. Business travelers benefit from efficient scheduling, tourists from direct access, frequent flyers from the mileage program—and aviation enthusiasts from an exciting new connection in the Eastern Mediterranean.