Middle East Airlines ME259 flight status now

ME259 - MEA259 Middle East Airlines (ME)
BEY Beirut Lebanon
Flight BEY to IST
IST Istanbul Turkey
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on 03-January-2022
Departure Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport
IATA: BEYICAO: OLBA
Scheduled 16:05
None None
Arrival Istanbul Ataturk Airport
IATA: ISTICAO: LTBA
Scheduled 19:05
None None
ME259 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 58 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 989 kms / 615 miles
Airline
  • Middle East Airlines
  • IATA: ME
  • ICAO: MEA
  • Operating Days: NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS
Passenger Services
  • Service type: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A321neo
  • Callsign: None
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Beirut
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
  • Current Time in Beirut: Monday 2025-11-17 16:42 PM
  • Current Time in Istanbul: Monday 2025-11-17 17:42 PM

International flight Middle East Airlines ME259 takes off from Beirut (BEY) Lebanon to Istanbul (IST) Turkey. It's operated by Middle East Airlines. The plane leaves Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport at 16:05 Asia/Beirut. The flight is expected to land at Istanbul Ataturk Airport at 19:05 Europe/Istanbul. The flight will last about 1 hours 58 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Beirut to Istanbul?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 58 minutes, with the flight distance of 989 km (615 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Middle East Airlines ME259 flight?

All Middle East Airlines ME259 flights are operated using Airbus A321neo aircraft.