Libyan Arab Airlines (LN) (www.libyanarabairline.com) flies between Tripoli and Benghazi, Ghadames, Ghat, Houn, Lebreq and Sebha. Buraq Air (UZ) (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 4WD 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 few bus services, mainly luxury, air-conditioned coaches between Tripoli and Benghazi and other major urban areas. A minibus service operates from Benghazi to Tobruk. Long distance 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, but as you have to be escorted to travel in Libya it is more likely that your tour company will arrange a car with driver.

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.

There are no public buses in Libyan towns. An overcrowded microbus system operates in Tripoli and Benghazi along certain routes. Taxis, the easiest way to get around, are plentiful and reasonably priced.