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Middle East Airlines flights: booking, ticket prices and baggage

Middle East Airlines (MEA), Lebanon's national airline, flies between Beirut and Lagos twice a week, with the flight continuing to Abidjan. Pay the full fare, or pay from 25% now with Pay Small Small.

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Who is Middle East Airlines?

MEA was founded in 1945, is based at Beirut's Rafic Hariri International Airport and has been a member of SkyTeam since 2012. It kept its Lagos flights running through the 2026 regional airspace disruption.

MEA was the first scheduled airline to land in Lagos when Nigeria reopened to international flights on 5 September 2020.

IATA code
ME
Founded
1945
Hub
Beirut (BEY)
Alliance
SkyTeam
From Nigeria
Lagos (2 a week)
Frequent flyer
Cedar Miles

Where does Middle East Airlines fly from Nigeria?

MEA flies Lagos to Beirut twice a week; the same flight links Lagos with Abidjan in Côte d'Ivoire.

Middle East Airlines baggage allowance

  • MEA's allowance for your fare is shown when you book; check your ticket, as published third-party figures may be out of date.

Allowances depend on the fare you buy. The allowance for your fare is shown before you pay and on your e-ticket.

Middle East Airlines check-in

  • Arrive early for international flights and check MEA's check-in time for your flight.

Middle East Airlines cabin classes

Business and Economy.

How to book Middle East Airlines on SkyKoda

  1. Search your route and date. Middle East Airlines fares appear in SkyKoda's search when Middle East Airlines sells seats through the booking systems we use; until then you can compare and book the other airlines on the same route.
  2. Choose a fare. Before you pay you see the full price in naira, the baggage allowance and whether the ticket is refundable.
  3. Enter the passenger names exactly as they appear on the passport or ID you will travel with.
  4. Pay by card (Visa, Mastercard, Verve) or bank transfer, or pay from 25% now with Pay Small Small.
  5. Your e-ticket comes by e-mail and WhatsApp once the booking is paid in full.

How to check your Middle East Airlines ticket

Your e-ticket shows a six-character booking reference (PNR) and a 13-digit ticket number. Enter the booking reference and your surname in "Manage booking" on Middle East Airlines's own website (www.mea.com.lb). If Middle East Airlines shows your name and flight, the ticket is confirmed. More on how to check SkyKoda and your ticket.

Questions about Middle East Airlines

Can I book Middle East Airlines on SkyKoda?

SkyKoda found no Middle East Airlines fares in its latest checks. When Middle East Airlines sells seats through the booking systems SkyKoda uses, its fares show up in the search. Search your date to see every airline you can book.

Does Middle East Airlines fly to Lagos?

Yes. MEA flies between Beirut and Lagos twice a week, and the flight continues to Abidjan.

Can I pay small small for a Middle East Airlines flight?

Yes. With FlexPay you pay a deposit from 25% and the rest within 1 to 30 days; a fee of 6% of the airline base fare applies. Your Middle East Airlines ticket is issued once you've paid in full, and the fare is not held until then.

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Sources

Airline facts checked on 27 October 2026 on the pages below. Airlines change routes, baggage and check-in rules; the rules for your ticket are the ones shown when you book. Prices on this page come from SkyKoda's own searches.

  1. MEA statement, May 2026: flight schedule
  2. Guardian Nigeria, Sep 2020: MEA first back into Lagos
  3. Wikipedia: Middle East Airlines

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