Air Libya
A privately owned scheduled airline from Libya, operating a compact network of 32 routes across the Caribbean, the Americas and nearby markets.
About Air Libya
Air Libya is a privately owned Libyan airline founded in 1996, originally operating under the Tibesti Aviation identity. It later used the name Tibesti Air Libya before adopting Air Libya in 2004. The carrier is legally registered as Air Libya and uses the IATA code 7I and ICAO code TLR. Its business has included scheduled passenger flying alongside charter, cargo and contract services.
Air Libya serves 15 destinations across 11 countries through a network of 32 routes. Curaçao is its busiest departure hub by route count, followed by Miami, Sint Maarten, Kralendijk and Port-au-Prince. The wider schedule includes links to cities in the Caribbean, North America and South America, including Caracas, Charlotte, Kingston, Medellín and Oranjestad.
Aircraft types associated with these operations include the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas MD-83, Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante and Fokker 50. These aircraft cover different roles, from relatively higher-capacity jet services to shorter regional sectors suited to turboprops. Travellers should expect the cabin layout, seating format, baggage capacity and onboard service to vary by aircraft, route and operating arrangement rather than assuming a uniform product.
Air Libya is not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld. There is also no reliably documented proprietary frequent-flyer programme, limiting opportunities to earn or redeem miles and receive reciprocal status benefits. Passengers making separate connections should check whether baggage can be transferred and allow sufficient time, as alliance-style through-ticketing and connection protection should not be assumed.
The network’s main strength is its range of links between several Caribbean gateways and destinations in the Americas, with Curaçao functioning as the largest departure point. Its 32 routes provide access to 15 destinations, but the varied aircraft types can produce meaningful differences in comfort and capacity. Travellers should verify the operating aircraft, airport, baggage allowance and schedule close to departure, particularly when arranging onward travel.
Good to know
Flying with Air Libya — what to expect
Main Departure Hub
Curaçao has the largest number of Air Libya routes. Miami, Sint Maarten, Kralendijk and Port-au-Prince are also important departure points.
Mixed Aircraft Fleet
Recorded aircraft include the MD-83, EMB-110 Bandeirante and Fokker 50. Seat layout, cabin space and baggage capacity may therefore differ considerably between flights.
Check Baggage Terms
Confirm checked and carry-on allowances on the ticket or with the airline before departure. Smaller turboprop aircraft may impose tighter practical limits than larger jets.
No Global Alliance
Air Libya is not part of a major airline alliance. Do not assume separate bookings will include through-checked baggage or protection after a missed connection.
Reconfirm Flight Details
Check the operating aircraft, departure airport and schedule shortly before travel. This is especially important when connecting between independently booked flights.
Network overview
Where Air Libya flies
Air Libya operates 32 routes to 15 destinations across 11 countries, its longest sector reaching Charlotte to Curacao (2,831 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities Air Libya flies to, most-served first.
Main hubs
Busiest departure bases, by route count.
Fleet
Aircraft types on record for these routes.
Longest nonstop route
Charlotte → Curacao
2,831 km · CLT → CUR
The longest sector in the Air Libya network, measured as the great-circle distance between the two airports.
Route data · TravelPayouts route data · updated 2026-07
Route network
Popular routes operated by Air Libya
Notable destinations on Air Libya's network.
7ICuracaodirect7IMiamidirect7ISint Maartendirect7IKralendijkdirect7IPort-au-Princedirect7IBarquisimetodirect7ICaracasdirect7ICharlottedirect7IKingstondirect7ILas Piedrasdirect7IMedellindirect7IOranjestaddirectDestination list is indicative of Air Libya's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
More from Libya
Other airlines based in Libya
FAQ
Air Libya — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Air Libya serves destinations across the Caribbean, North America and South America. Its network includes Curaçao, Miami, Sint Maarten, Kralendijk, Port-au-Prince, Caracas, Charlotte, Kingston, Medellín and Oranjestad.
- Air Libya flies to exactly 15 destinations across 11 countries. Its network comprises 32 routes.
- Air Libya’s longest route is Charlotte to Curaçao, covering about 2,831 km nonstop.
- The busiest departure points by route count are Curaçao, Miami, Sint Maarten, Kralendijk and Port-au-Prince, in that order. Curaçao supports the greatest number of routes.
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- The cheapest period depends on the route, travel dates and remaining capacity. Compare flexible dates and book when a suitable fare appears, especially on routes with limited frequencies.
- Curaçao is Air Libya’s busiest departure hub by number of routes. Miami, Sint Maarten, Kralendijk and Port-au-Prince are its next most active departure points.
- A single dependable carry-on size limit is not consistently published for all Air Libya services. Check the conditions attached to the ticket, particularly because baggage capacity can vary between the MD-83, EMB-110 and Fokker 50.