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
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Explore Tripoli, Benghazi and Misrata. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
Currency LYDTime in Tripoli 04:21UTC+02:00Country codes LY / LBY
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Tripoli. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
13 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Red Castle Museum
Red Castle Museum is one option for your time in Tripoli. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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- Listed opening hours
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Gurgi Mosque
Gurgi Mosque is one option for your time in Tripoli. 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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Tripoli Cathedral
Tripoli Cathedral is one option for your time in Tripoli. 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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Martyrs' Square, Tripoli
Martyrs' Square, Tripoli is one option for your time in Tripoli. 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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Museum of Libya
Museum of Libya is one option for your time in Tripoli. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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- Not recorded
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Sidi Darghut Mosque
Sidi Darghut Mosque is one option for your time in Tripoli. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Al-Naqah Mosque
Al-Naqah Mosque is one option for your time in Tripoli. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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First Battle of Tripoli Harbor
First Battle of Tripoli Harbor is one option for your time in Tripoli. 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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That El Emad Towers
That El Emad Towers is one option for your time in Tripoli. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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Royal Palace of Tripoli
Royal Palace of Tripoli is one option for your time in Tripoli. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Tripoli Tower
Tripoli Tower is one option for your time in Tripoli. 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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Red Castle of Tripoli
Red Castle of Tripoli is one option for your time in Tripoli. 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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Tripolitania
Tripolitania is one option for your time in Tripoli. 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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Before you step outside
Weather in Tripoli
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MJI
An arrival option for Tripoli
Mitiga International Airport
9.4 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Tripoli. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Flights at MJI
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MJI airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitiga International Airport | MJI | 9.4 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Misrata International Airport | MRA | 186.3 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Ghadames Airport | LTD | 449.5 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Sabha Airport | SEB | 667.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Benina International Airport | BEN | 669.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Al Abraq International Airport | LAQ | 819.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Runways, frequencies & all airport fields
Mitiga International Airport
Tripoli · HLLM
Elevation36 ft
Coordinates32.89177, 13.287878
Runways
10 / 28
11155 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
TWR126.3 MHz
Misrata International Airport
Misrata · HLMS
Elevation60 ft
Coordinates32.325001, 15.061
Runways
15 / 33
11155 × 148 ft
ASPHALTRadio frequencies
Not recorded
Ghadames Airport
Ghadames · HLTD
Elevation1122 ft
Coordinates30.145484, 9.702095
Runways
01 / 19
6516 × 131 ft
ASP06 / 24
11811 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
TWR118.1 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
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
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Getting around Tripoli
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Red Castle Museum
Directions ↗Red Castle Museum is one option for your time in Tripoli. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Gurgi Mosque
Directions ↗Gurgi Mosque is one option for your time in Tripoli. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Tripoli Cathedral
Directions ↗Tripoli Cathedral is one option for your time in Tripoli. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Martyrs' Square, Tripoli
Directions ↗Martyrs' Square, Tripoli is one option for your time in Tripoli. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Museum of Libya
Directions ↗Museum of Libya is one option for your time in Tripoli. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Sidi Darghut Mosque
Directions ↗Sidi Darghut Mosque is one option for your time in Tripoli. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Al-Naqah Mosque
Directions ↗Al-Naqah Mosque is one option for your time in Tripoli. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
First Battle of Tripoli Harbor
Directions ↗First Battle of Tripoli Harbor is one option for your time in Tripoli. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
That El Emad Towers
Directions ↗That El Emad Towers is one option for your time in Tripoli. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Royal Palace of Tripoli
Directions ↗Royal Palace of Tripoli is one option for your time in Tripoli. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Tripoli Tower
Directions ↗Tripoli Tower is one option for your time in Tripoli. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Red Castle of Tripoli
Directions ↗Red Castle of Tripoli is one option for your time in Tripoli. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Tripolitania
Directions ↗Tripolitania is one option for your time in Tripoli. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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