This page tracks what Middle East Airlines has actually announced lately, alongside Wego’s own fare data for flights out of its Beirut hub.
Latest Middle East Airlines updates
Last updated: 12 August 2026.
Middle East Airlines fares right now
The fares below are cheapest return economy prices from real searches on Wego, for Beirut (BEY) departures on 22 September 2026 returning 29 September 2026, sampled on 12 August 2026, in USD.
This is a dated sample, not a live or current price: fares on these routes move by the day, sometimes sharply, so check current prices on Wego before you book.
All eight routes checked had genuine nonstop, MEA-operated service bookable on the sample date. Gulf routes in particular have been suspended and restored at short notice this year, so recheck Dubai before you rely on it.
Cheaper fares existed on several of these routes through mixed-carrier itineraries, for example via Wizz Air, Turkish Airlines or Condor, but those were excluded here because they are not fully operated by MEA. Fares are in USD only and were not converted to any other currency.
Fleet and aircraft
MEA operates an all-Airbus mainline fleet: nine A320-200s, ten A321neos and four A330-200s, alongside two business jets flown by its Cedar Executive charter arm.
The A320s and A321neos handle the bulk of the short and medium-haul network across the Levant and Europe, and the Gulf routes when those are operating, while the four A330-200s cover the longer routes and add capacity on busier European services.
The airline also holds orders for Airbus A321neo XLRs and A330-900s. Chairman Mohamad El Hout has said the first of the four A330-900s is expected in September 2026, with deliveries running to 2028, and the first A321neo XLR also due during 2026 after earlier delays pushed the original 2023-24 targets back.
The A330-900s would renew the widebody fleet, while the A321neo XLRs are the aircraft that would let MEA reach thinner long-range markets without a refuelling stop.
Hubs, network and route map
Every MEA flight begins or ends at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY), the airline’s only hub.
From there it publishes a network of roughly 35 destinations across the Middle East, Europe and Africa, though fewer are operating at any given time because routes are suspended and restored at short notice. The network includes Dubai, Paris, London, Istanbul and Cairo, with Amman served intermittently, plus the newly restored Berlin and Amsterdam links noted above.
As a SkyTeam member since 2012, MEA also connects onward to the alliance’s wider network through interline and codeshare agreements, so a Cedar Miles member booked on MEA to Paris or Amsterdam can often continue on a partner airline without a separate ticket. If you are planning a Lebanon trip around an MEA flight, Wego also lists hotels in Beirut.
Beirut’s schedules move faster than most because of the wider security situation in the region: EASA currently advises operators to avoid Lebanese airspace, and several European carriers, including Air France, Lufthansa, Swiss and Brussels Airlines, have suspended or restricted their own Beirut flights. MEA has kept flying through most of this, but any route can be suspended or rerouted at short notice, so check the airline’s flight status page or Wego before you fly.
Baggage allowance
MEA’s checked allowance is piece-based and set by route. In Economy it is generally one piece up to 23kg on most European routes and two pieces up to 23kg on others, including Cairo, Kuwait and Toronto. In Business it is generally two pieces up to 30kg, rising to three pieces up to 30kg on selected routes.
Use MEA’s baggage calculator to confirm the exact allowance for your specific ticket before you fly.
Loyalty programme
MEA’s frequent flyer programme, Cedar Miles, has four tiers: Blue, Silver, Gold and Platinum, set by the qualifying miles a member earns on MEA and eligible SkyTeam partner flights.
Higher tiers add Beirut lounge access from Silver upward, lounge access outside Lebanon at Gold and Platinum, bonus tier miles of 25 percent at Silver, 50 percent at Gold and 75 percent at Platinum, and priority handling across the SkyTeam network. Silver maps to SkyTeam Elite, while Gold and Platinum map to SkyTeam Elite Plus.
How to contact Middle East Airlines or manage a booking
Bookings, seat selection, Cedar Miles account management and flight status are all handled through MEA’s official website, which is also the fastest way to confirm a route or schedule change before you travel, given how quickly Beirut’s schedules can shift.
Frequently asked questions
What does MEA stand for?
MEA stands for Middle East Airlines. It is also branded MEA Air Liban, reflecting its role as Lebanon’s national carrier.
What airline alliance is Middle East Airlines part of?
MEA has been a member of SkyTeam since 28 June 2012, the alliance’s 17th member and the second based in the Middle East, after Saudia.
Where does Middle East Airlines fly from?
MEA operates a single hub, Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY), and does not base aircraft anywhere else.
Is Middle East Airlines flying to Dubai right now?
Yes. Wego’s fare sample from 12 August 2026 found MEA-operated nonstop Beirut to Dubai return itineraries bookable on the sample dates, from $507. MEA’s Gulf schedule has been repeatedly disrupted this year by the wider regional security situation, so check current status directly on MEA’s flight status page or on Wego before booking.
What is Fly Beirut?
Fly Beirut is MEA’s planned low-cost subsidiary, confirmed by chairman Mohamad El Hout in June 2026 for launch in June 2027 with five Airbus A320s, initially targeting routes that include Dubai, Istanbul, Paris and several European cities.
What is Cedar Miles?
Cedar Miles is MEA’s frequent flyer programme, with four tiers, Blue, Silver, Gold and Platinum, offering bonus miles and lounge access as members fly more with MEA and its SkyTeam partners.
How old is Middle East Airlines?
MEA was founded in 1945 and began flying in January 1946, making it one of the older airlines in the region still operating under its original name.
Sources
- The National (Fly Beirut launch)
- The National (August 2026 carrier suspensions)
- AeroRoutes (Berlin schedule filing)
- AeroRoutes (Amsterdam schedule filing)
- Berlin Brandenburg Airport (Berlin launch confirmation)
- Safe Airspace (EASA conflict zone bulletin on Lebanese airspace)
- ch-aviation (A321neo XLR and A330-900 deliveries)
- Middle East Airlines (free baggage allowance)
- Middle East Airlines (SkyTeam membership)
- Wego fare data, sampled 12 August 2026
The information in this article is accurate as of 12 August 2026. Airline schedules, fares, baggage rules and route plans change frequently, so confirm details with Middle East Airlines or on Wego before you book or travel.
