The national airline is Libyan Arab Airlines (LN) (website: www.libyanarabairline.com).

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Tripoli International (TIP) is 25km (15.5 miles) south of the city. To/from the airport: Bus and taxi services are available to the city (journey time – 40 minutes). Facilities: Chemist, post office, light refreshments, duty-free shops, banks, restaurants and shops.

Benghazi International (BEN) is 19km (12 miles) east of Benghazi city centre.

Main ports: Es-Sider, Benghazi, Darna, Mersa Brega, Misurata and Tripoli. 

Cruise lines call at Libya.

There are currently no international rail links, although work has begun on a network.

Main routes to Libya are from Egypt or Tunisia. Several buses and taxis operate on these routes.

Libyan Arab Airlines (LN) (website: www.libyanarabairline.com) flies between Tripoli and Benghazi, Ghadames, Ghat, Houn, Lebreq and Sebha. Buraq Air (UZ) (website: www.buraqair.com) also operates flights between Tripoli and Benghazi.

There is currently no train service, but a network is being constructed.

Traffic drives on the right. The main through-road follows the coast from west to east. Road conditions in Libya are reasonable. Signposts are only in Arabic script; signs are, in any case, rare outside the main towns. The standard of driving is poor in comparison to European standards. Off-road driving is best done with a 4-wheel drive vehicle and in organised tour groups. Wind-blown sand deposits and wild animals can cause hazards on the roads. Drivers should be well-prepared with fuel, water and food. 

Bus/taxi: There are bus services, including luxury, air-conditioned coaches, between Tripoli and Benghazi and other major urban areas. A minibus service operates from Benghazi to Tobruk. Taxi fares can be quite expensive and should be agreed in advance.

Car hire: Car hire is available from international companies based in Tripoli airport and city. Elsewhere, self-drive cars are available but cars can be poorly maintained.

Regulations: Police enforcement of traffic signs and laws is rare.

Documentation: A national driving licence is valid for three months. After this time, a Libyan licence must be obtained.

Note: Travellers visiting the desert regions require permission (a desert pass) from the Libyan authorities in advance. Tour operators can usually obtain these. Oil companies will provide passes for their employees.

A substantial publicly-owned bus system operates in Tripoli. Fares are charged on a three-zone basis. There is a similar system in operation in Benghazi. Services are generally irregular and overcrowded.