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Plan your trip to Libya with confidence

Traveling to Libya requires careful preparation. Whether it’s practical details such as visas, transport, and currency, or important considerations like health, safety, and insurance it’s essential to know what to expect before you go. On this page, you’ll find an overview of key travel information to help you plan your journey and enjoy everything Libya has to offer with confidence. If you still have questions we are always available to assist you.

Travel information

Destination Libya

Libya is in the process of becoming a stable country. It is not at this level yet. This means that unfortunately things we need to arrange are not common at the moment.

In this stage of the country our goal is to make travel in Libya possible. Please understand that things could not go as planned, and you will have to adapt to certain situations. We always aim for the best services, and that you will experience a wonderful holiday!

Insurance

If you require treatment local hospitals and private clinics should be able to stabilise you, but you would normally be medically evacuated to Malta or mainland Europe for further treatment. You should ensure that your insurance covers you for such an event. Seek medical advice before travelling to Libya and ensure that all appropriate vaccinations are up-to-date. For further information on vaccination requirements, health outbreaks and general disease protection and prevention visit the websites of the NaTHNaC www.nathnac.org/travel/index.html

Our staff

Please respect the Libyan traditions and religions of our staff.

No independent travel

No tourists can travel independently in Libya. These are government rules.

Clothing

Hijab/headscarf is preferred, not mandatory. Abaya is not necessary. Please have respect for the local situation, and cultures. No short skirts, or tight clothing for woman.

Government

We must follow government rules, and they are very strict.

Hospitals

Sint James hospital, Wesayet El Bderi, Noufleen, Tripoli, Libya t.00218 217113092  www.stjameshospital.com

Food

Libyan cuisines are a mix of Arabic and Mediterranean, strongly influenced by Italian delicacy. Pasta and macaroni, typical to Italy are very popular in Libyan menus. The national couscous is the most popular.

Beverages

Alcohol is not allowed. Don’t try to smuggle alcohol into the country.

Advice is to drink bottled water.

Time

Libya is +2 hours GM.

Ways of transport

The best way for short distances is by car or scooters.  The best way for long distance is by hired car, taxi or plane. There are no trains in Libya.

Airports

The main International/Domestic airports are in Tripoli, Benghazi, Tobruk, Sebha and Ghadames.

Visa

To enter Libya you need a visa.

Quality of hotels

The quality of the hotels are strongly improving special the foreign hotels. The hotels selected on our website are of good standard.

Currency

Libyan Dinar.

Languages

Arabic is the official language. English are widely understood in the major cities.

Safety

Some areas are at this moment advised as no go areas being parts of the East of Libya, and parts of the South of Libya. In the East of Libya, specially the Derna-, and Benghazi areas. In the South of Libya mainly the border area’s with Algeria, Niger, Chad, Sudan, and Egypt.

Please note that we can’t predict tomorrow, however we inform our self’s daily on the safety situation.

How Tourslibya.com participate in the safety of his clients?

We updated our self’s daily with the latest ground information specially the areas we travel and of the hotels that we book. Our guide’s are focused on the safety of our clients during their tour-/excursion’s. We prevent tours to areas that are deemed to be dangerous and not safe.

Responsibility

We advise all tourists that travel to Libya, to be well prepared, and informed on the safety conditions of that moment and what to be expected. A travel insurance is to be advise. Travellers should make their own judgement on the expected safety.

Advised sources in respect of Libya:

gov.uk foreign travel

travel.state.gov

BBC Libya country profile