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Libya at a glance
- Capital
- Tripoli
- Population
- 7,361,263
- Area
- 1,759,541 km²
- Calling code
- +218
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- Not recommended
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Explore Tripoli, Benghazi and Misrata. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
Currency LYDTime in Benghazi 02:50UTC+02:00Country codes LY / LBY
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Largest settlements in the available GeoNames snapshot (2026-09-06); population dates and city boundaries differ. GeoNames · CC BY 4.0.
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Benghazi. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
4 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Benghazi Cathedral
Benghazi Cathedral is one option for your time in Benghazi. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Benghazi Zoo
Benghazi Zoo is one option for your time in Benghazi. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Atiq Mosque (Benghazi)
Atiq Mosque (Benghazi) is one option for your time in Benghazi. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Maydan al Shajara
Maydan al Shajara is one option for your time in Benghazi. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Weather in Benghazi
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BEN
An arrival option for Benghazi
Benina International Airport
19.0 km from the city centre · straight line
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Flights at BEN
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BEN airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benina International Airport | BEN | 19.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Al Abraq International Airport | LAQ | 192.2 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Misrata International Airport | MRA | 471.6 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Mitiga International Airport | MJI | 641.6 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Sabha Airport | SEB | 785.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Kufra Airport | AKF | 937.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Benina International Airport
Benina · HLLB
Elevation433 ft
Coordinates32.096802, 20.269501
Runways
15L / 33R
11732 × 148 ft
ASP15R / 33L
11731 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
BENGHAZI APP126.5 MHz
ARR127 MHz
DEP127 MHz
GND121.3 MHz
TWR118.1 MHz
Al Abraq International Airport
Al Albraq · HLLQ
Elevation2157 ft
Coordinates32.789036, 21.954864
Runways
03 / 21
6214 × 190 ft
ASP10 / 28
11824 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
BENGHAZI APP126.5 MHz
TWR118.1 MHz
Misrata International Airport
Misrata · HLMS
Elevation60 ft
Coordinates32.325001, 15.061
Runways
15 / 33
11155 × 148 ft
ASPHALTRadio frequencies
Not recorded
Mitiga International Airport
Tripoli · HLLM
Elevation36 ft
Coordinates32.89177, 13.287878
Runways
10 / 28
11155 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
TWR126.3 MHz
Sabha Airport
Sabha · HLLS
Elevation1427 ft
Coordinates26.992452, 14.466162
Runways
13 / 31
11778 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP119.1 MHz
GND121.9 MHz
TWR119.1 MHz
Kufra Airport
Kufra · HLKF
Elevation1367 ft
Coordinates24.178699493408203, 23.31399917602539
Runways
02L / 20R
12007 × 100 ft
ASP02R / 20L
12007 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
TWR121.9 MHz
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Getting around Benghazi
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Benghazi Cathedral
Directions ↗Benghazi Cathedral is one option for your time in Benghazi. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Benghazi Zoo
Directions ↗Benghazi Zoo is one option for your time in Benghazi. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Atiq Mosque (Benghazi)
Directions ↗Atiq Mosque (Benghazi) is one option for your time in Benghazi. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Maydan al Shajara
Directions ↗Maydan al Shajara is one option for your time in Benghazi. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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Benghazi
631,555 residents
JAN
14 °C
FEB
14 °C
MAR
16 °C
APR
19 °C
MAY
23 °C
JUN
25 °C
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