November 1, 2026

New instructions for passengers traveling on Middle East Airlines from Riyadh to Beirut

Middle East Airlines issued a new statement, in addition to its statement No. 4, in which it announced new regulatory instructions for passengers on its flights from the Saudi capital, Riyadh, to Beirut, based on the request of the Saudi authorities at Riyadh Airport. The new procedures include the following arrangements:

  1. Attendance rate: You must be at the airport a full 4 hours before the scheduled take-off time.

  2. Unloading passengers and luggage: It is strictly prohibited to unload passengers or their luggage on the road adjacent to the airport halls, and this is limited exclusively to the second level of parking (Parking Level -2).

  3. Completion of transactions: Take the bags directly to the designated check-in area located on the ground floor (Level 0) inside the lounge.

  4. Waiting area: After completing the documents and handing over the luggage, passengers are asked to move to the first level of the parking lot (Parking Level -1) to wait there until the plane is ready to board.

  5. Security procedures and boarding: The security and customs services will summon the passengers successively in batches of 30 people each to complete the final procedures, and they will be transported directly via designated buses to the plane.

The company confirmed that its team of employees will be present to accompany travelers throughout the travel stages and provide the necessary support and answer their inquiries.