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ME268 Flight Status (Istanbul to Beirut)

According to Trip.com real-time data, the ME268 flight operated by Middle East Airlines on Nov 16, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Istanbul (IST) to Beirut (BEY). The flight is expected to depart at 21:25 (local time in Istanbul, UTC+3) and land at 22:20 (local time in Beirut, UTC+2) .
Sun, Nov 15
Mon, Nov 16
IST-BEY

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 23m early
Istanbul(IST)
21:37
Scheduled: 21:25, Nov 15
Istanbul Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 55m
Beirut(BEY)
21:57
Scheduled: 22:20, Nov 15
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport
Check-in Counter
N17-N20
Boarding Gate
F7A
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
3
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IST-BEY

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Istanbul(IST)
21:25
Scheduled: 21:25, Nov 16
Istanbul Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 55m
Beirut(BEY)
22:20
Scheduled: 22:20, Nov 16
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport
Check-in Counter
N,P
Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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ME268 Aircraft Details and Cabin Information - Istanbul to Beirut on Middle East Airlines

According to Trip.com real-time data, the ME268 flight flying from Istanbul to Beirut on 11/16/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A321neo. This aircraft has been in service for 5y, 11m. The aircraft is equipped with 160 seats.
flight status
Airbus A321neo
Punctuality (Departure)
93 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Early on average
11 minutes
Age
5y, 11m
Seats
160
Flight Distance
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ME268 Recent Flight History and Status - Middle East Airlines

Trip.com historical records show that the last ME268 flight departed on Sun, Nov 15 from IST at approximately 21:37. This flight is expected to arrrive in BEY at 21:57.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Tue, Nov 10 Istanbul (IST) Beirut (BEY) A21N 21:40 21:55 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Istanbul (IST) Beirut (BEY) A21N 21:54 22:15 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Istanbul (IST) Beirut (BEY) A21N 21:54 22:16 Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Istanbul (IST) Beirut (BEY) A21N 21:49 22:12 Arrived
Sat, Nov 14 Istanbul (IST) Beirut (BEY) A21N 21:42 22:06 Arrived
Sun, Nov 15 Istanbul (IST) Beirut (BEY) A21N 21:37 21:57 Arrived
Mon, Nov 16 Istanbul (IST) Beirut (BEY) A21N 21:25 22:20 Scheduled

ME268 On-Time Performance, Departure, and Arrival Trends

Review ME268 on-time performance based on recent trips, including departure punctuality, arrival punctuality, average delays, and early arrival trends to better understand overall flight reliability. Based on the average performance of ME268 flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of ME268 is 93% (Late on average 18 minutes), while the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 11 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
93 %
Late on average 18 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
93 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 11 minutes
Early
90 %
On time
10 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight me268?

    Flight me268 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 21:25, arrival 22:20 (updated Nov 16, 2026).
  • Flight me268 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 21:25, with arrival at 22:20. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight me268 is scheduled to depart at 21:25. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 21:25, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 16, 2026).
  • Flight me268 is scheduled to arrive at 22:20. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 22:20. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 16, 2026.
  • Flight me268 is operated by Middle East Airlines from Istanbul (IST) to Beirut (BEY). Typical flight time is about 1 hour55 minutes; operating days may include Monday.
  • Track flight me268 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If me268 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 16, 2026). Contact Middle East Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight me268 has not departed from Istanbul (IST) yet and is currently on schedule for 21:25.
  • Flight me268 usually flies a Airbus A321neo with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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