Libyan Airlines
Libya’s state-owned scheduled carrier, linking major Libyan cities with regional destinations across North Africa, the Middle East and Europe.
About Libyan Airlines
Libyan Airlines is Libya’s national flag carrier and a state-owned scheduled airline. Founded in 1964 as Kingdom of Libya Airlines, it later operated for many years under the Libyan Arab Airlines name before adopting its current identity. The airline uses the IATA code LN and ICAO code LAA, and its role combines domestic connectivity with international links serving Libya’s principal population and commercial centres.
Tripoli is the airline’s primary hub and busiest departure point, followed by Benghazi, Cairo, Misurata and Sebha. Its network comprises 55 routes serving 17 destinations across nine countries. Domestic services connect cities including Tripoli, Benghazi, Misurata, Sebha and Ghadames, while international operations extend to North Africa, the eastern Mediterranean, the Middle East and parts of Europe.
Aircraft types associated with the airline’s operations include Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR turboprops, Airbus A320-family narrow-body jets and Canadair Regional Jet 900 aircraft. This mixed fleet supports short domestic sectors as well as longer regional services. Cabin layouts and service levels can vary by aircraft and route, so passengers should confirm the operating aircraft and included baggage or onboard services when booking.
Libyan Airlines is not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld. Travellers should therefore not expect the standardized reciprocal benefits offered by a global airline alliance. No confidently verified proprietary frequent-flyer programme is listed here; passengers seeking recognition or repeat-travel benefits should ask the airline or their ticketing agent what arrangements, if any, apply to the specific fare and itinerary.
A principal strength is the airline’s coverage of important Libyan domestic points alongside useful nonstop regional links, reducing the need for indirect journeys through foreign hubs. The practical challenge is that schedules and operating conditions can change, particularly across Libya’s aviation market. Travellers should reconfirm flight times, departure airports, baggage rules and entry requirements directly before travel and allow flexibility when arranging onward connections.
Good to know
Flying with Libyan Airlines — what to expect
Reconfirm Your Flight
Schedules can change, so verify the departure time and operating airport with Libyan Airlines or your ticketing agent shortly before travel.
Check Baggage Terms
Baggage allowances may depend on the route, aircraft and fare. Review the allowance printed on your ticket rather than assuming the same policy applies across the network.
Allow Connection Time
Leave a generous buffer for separate-ticket or onward connections, especially when transferring between domestic and international services.
Aircraft May Vary
Flights may use ATR turboprops, Airbus A320-family aircraft or CRJ900 regional jets. Cabin layout, storage space and onboard service can therefore differ by sector.
Verify Travel Documents
Check current passport, visa, transit and entry requirements for Libya and your destination before departure. Requirements can vary by nationality and itinerary.
Network overview
Where Libyan Airlines flies
Libyan Airlines operates 55 routes to 17 destinations across 9 countries, its longest sector reaching Manchester to Tripoli (2,607 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities Libyan Airlines flies to, most-served first.
Main hubs
Busiest departure bases, by route count.
Fleet
Aircraft types on record for these routes.
Longest nonstop route
Manchester → Tripoli
2,607 km · MAN → TIP
The longest sector in the Libyan Airlines 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 Libyan Airlines
Notable destinations on Libyan Airlines's network.
LNTripolidirectLNBenghazidirectLNCairodirectLNMisuratadirectLNSebhadirectLNTunisdirectLNAlexandriadirectLNAmmandirectLNAthensdirectLNIstanbuldirectLNCasablancadirectLNGhadamesdirectDestination list is indicative of Libyan Airlines's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
Reviews of Libyan Airlines
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What travellers flew
Counted from the 13 reviews below — a tally of the flights reviewed, with each chip carrying the average score those reviewers gave. Nothing here reads their prose or summarises what they said.
✓ marks a group averaging 7/10 or better, − one averaging 4/10 or worse, across at least three reviews.
Very good food and best staff
There is a problem of time management but other than that the seats are cozy the food is great and if you ask you can get seconds staff are friendly
Posted April 2023 by John, United Kingdom
Worst company ever
Worst company ever! A company that is 24 hours late on its flights, no one to inform travellers of the arrival time. The result: a hundred people spending the night in Tunis airport, including hospitalized people and disabled children. Absolutely no… See more representative of the company to give news. Shameful company, no ethics and no consideration for human beings.
See lessPosted March 2022 by AN1401
Best Of the Best
Libyan airlines have always been impressive for me, the talent of captains and amazing work of staff. before and after 2011. I have tried many airlines, to UK, Malta, Jordan, and Italy. Libyan airlines always is a 5 start service
Posted January 2022 by Nada A, Loughborough
Libyan airlines was very good
Libya airlines was very good airlines with perfect pilots and perfect engineerings team, but because the current situation in Libya all flights delayed and sometimes i waited more than 7 hours in the airport waiting fir my Libya airline flight.
Posted January 2019 by Mohammed Ettonsy, Zliten
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Hi everybody it's me again I have flown with Libyan Airlines many times with my wife with kids, to Istanbul, Jeddah, Cairo, Algeria, Casablanca, London, Tunis, Rome, Amsterdam, and domestic flights,airbus 320,330. The service was good and staff always smiling,… See more I'm always pleased with the service that I really enjoyed. The food is better quality But now the country is going through difficult circumstances and yet Libyan airlines is still struggling, I recommend this airlines and the price was also very affordable. Keep it up..... Salah
See lessPosted December 2017 by SALAH M, Tripoli
Take off always minimum half an hour late
Flying Libyan Airlines from Tripoli to Amman. No video screens or music so take your own or a book. Food is not at all good.
Posted June 2017 by Rajeesh_Malayil, Kozhikode
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FAQ
Libyan Airlines — 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
- The busiest departure points by number of routes are Tripoli, Benghazi, Cairo, Misurata and Sebha, in that order.
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- Libyan Airlines serves exactly 17 destinations across nine countries, operating 55 routes.
- Carry-on limits may vary with the fare, route and operating aircraft. Check the baggage conditions on your ticket or confirm them directly with Libyan Airlines before arriving at the airport.
- Libyan Airlines serves domestic cities such as Tripoli, Benghazi, Misurata, Sebha and Ghadames, plus international destinations including Cairo, Tunis, Alexandria, Amman, Athens, Istanbul and Casablanca.
- The longest route is Manchester to Tripoli, about 2,607 km nonstop.
- Fares are often lower when booked ahead and outside major holidays or peak travel periods, but there is no single cheapest day. Compare several departure dates and check what baggage or flexibility each fare includes.
- Tripoli is Libyan Airlines’s primary and busiest departure hub. Benghazi, Cairo, Misurata and Sebha are also important points in its network.