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Getting Around by Air
Libyan Arab Airlines (LN) (website: www.libyanarabairline.com) flies between Tripoli and Benghazi, Ghadames, Ghat, Houn, Lebreq and Sebha. Buraq Air (UZ) (website: www.buraqair.com) also operates flights between Tripoli and Benghazi.
Getting Around by Rail
There is currently no train service, but a network is being constructed.
Getting Around by Road
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 4-wheel drive 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 bus services, including luxury, air-conditioned coaches, 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: Car hire is available from international companies based in Tripoli airport and city. Elsewhere, self-drive cars are available but cars can be poorly maintained.
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.
Bus/taxi: There are bus services, including luxury, air-conditioned coaches, 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: Car hire is available from international companies based in Tripoli airport and city. Elsewhere, self-drive cars are available but cars can be poorly maintained.
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.
Getting Around Towns and Cities
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.