The national airline is Jamahiriya Libyan Arab Airlines (LN). Other airlines that serve Libya include British Airways (website: www.britishairways.com), Royal Jordanian (website: www.rja.com) and Afriquiyah Airways (website: www.afriqiyah.aero).

From Tripoli to London is four hours.

Tripoli International (TIP) is 35km (22 miles) south of the city. To/from the airport: Bus and taxi services are available to the city (travel time – 40 minutes). Facilities: Chemist, post office, light refreshments, duty free shops, banks, restaurants and shops.
Benghazi International (BEN) is 19km (12 miles) from Benghazi city centre.
Sebha (SEB) is 11km (7 miles) from the town.

LYD6; children under two years of age and transit passengers, provided not leaving the airport and departing within 24 hours, are exempt.

Main ports: Es-Sider, Benghazi, Darna, Mersa Brega, Misurata, El Mina and Tripoli. Several shipping lines operate services from Europe to Libya. A car ferry operated by the Libyan government shipping line sails regularly from Tripoli to Malta and several Italian ports. Cruise lines calling in Libya include Swan Hellenic (website: www.swanhellenic.com).

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.

Jamahiriya Libyan Arab Airlines (LN) provides fast and frequent internal services between Tripoli, Benghazi, Sebha, Al Bayda, Mersa Brega, Tobruk, Misratah, Ghadamis and Al Khufrah. They also offer an hourly shuttle between Tripoli and Benghazi. Buraq Air (www.buraqair.com) also provides a domestic service.

LYD3; children under two years of age and transit passengers, provided not leaving the airport and departing within 24 hours, are exempt.

There is currently no train service, but a network is being constructed. Trains are due to start running in 2008.

The main through-road follows the coast from west to east. Main roads are Al Qaddahia–Sebha, Sebha–Ghat, Tripoli– Sebha, Agedabia–Al Khufrah, Garian–Jefren, Tarhouna–Homs, Mersa Susa–Ras, Hilal–Derna and Tobruk–Jaghboub. Since 1969, signposts other than those in Arabic script have been prohibited; signs and house numbers are, in any case, rare outside the main towns. Petrol is available throughout Libya and is very reasonably priced. There are no reliable town maps. Spare parts are often difficult to obtain; in particular, automatic transmissions can prove almost impossible to repair. The quality of servicing is generally poor by European standards, as is the standard of driving. Traffic drives on the right. Bus & taxi: There are bus services 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: Self-drive cars are available in Tripoli and Benghazi. Documentation: National driving licence 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.