Ryan Air, Europe’s biggest budget airline is moving into the one of the last bastions of high fares among Mediterranean nations. Click here to read the full story.

From 30 October, Ryanair will fly to Beirut three times a week from Paphos in Cyprus. Initial fares start at €15 (£13) each way.

Lebanon will be the 38th nation served by the Irish carrier.

With a stop in Paphos, research by The Independent shows travellers can easily put together itineraries costing £115 return from Stansted via Paphos.

There will also be cheap connections from Bournemouth and Liverpool via Paphos on Ryanair.

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