Libya

Proof of identity

You must always carry identification documents.

Landmines

Unexploded remnants of war, including landmines, are a hazard throughout Libya.

Road travel

Borders can close at short notice.

Road conditions are reasonable throughout Libya. However, driving standards are poor and traffic is heavy.

Wind-blown sand can reduce visibility quickly.

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Air travel

Airports may close at short notice due to security risks.

Only limited commercial options are available at Mitiga International Airport in Tripoli.

Benghazi airport closed between May 2014 and July 2017. It’s slowly reopening to commercial flights.

Airlines have stopped flying over Western Libya following clashes between armed groups in the region.

Contact your airline for information on flight disruptions.

DFAT doesn’t provide information on the safety of individual commercial airlines or flight paths.

Check Libya’s air safety profile with the Aviation Safety Network.

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Read the original advice at SmartTraveller.gov.au by Australian Government