Snapshot
Libya at a glance
- Capital
- Tripoli
- Population
- 7,361,263
- Area
- 1,759,541 km²
- Calling code
- +218
- Schengen
- Not in Schengen
- Tap water
- Not recommended
- Passport rank
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Explore Tripoli, Benghazi and Misrata. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
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A place to start
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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.
Explore Benghazi
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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 is one option for your time in Benghazi. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
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.
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.

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.
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.

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.
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Before you step outside
Temperature, rain, wind, sunrise, sunset and a seven-day outlook.
Full city weather → · Open-Meteo, Forecast updated when requested.
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Arrive with a little context
19.0 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Benghazi. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Live flight times are not available here yet. Check the airport’s official board before travelling.
BEN airport information ↗| 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 ↗ |
OurAirports · Public Domain. Airport transfer tool →
Benina · HLLB
11732 × 148 ft
ASP11731 × 148 ft
ASPAl Albraq · HLLQ
6214 × 190 ft
ASP11824 × 148 ft
ASPMisrata · HLMS
11155 × 148 ft
ASPHALTNot recorded
Tripoli · HLLM
11155 × 148 ft
ASPSabha · HLLS
11778 × 148 ft
ASPKufra · HLKF
12007 × 100 ft
ASP12007 × 148 ft
ASPTravel reference only; not for aviation navigation.
Get around with confidence
Load the available mapped lines. This is a route map, not a live departure board.
OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Route coverage and stop ordering can be incomplete.
Explore the mapped bus, rail, metro, tram and ferry lines serving Benghazi. Available modes depend on the local network. Check today’s departures and tickets with the operator.
Keep exploring
Browse 4 ideas for Benghazi — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.

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 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) 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 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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