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Benghazi

Benghazi

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Population-
City CodeBEN
Popular Airlines-
Flight Time11~18 hours

The flight time to Benghazi is approximately 11~18 hours. Find out more about the history, economy, climate and transportation options before you visit Benghazi.

Benghazi

Benghazi is a city situated in Libya. Based on a 2011 estimate, Benghazi has a population of more than 630,000 making the city the second largest city in Libya. Benghazi is the most populated city in the Cyrenaica region. The city is surrounded by an arid steppe, hence vegetation in Benghazi is more of Mediterranean. With hot and rainless summers and mild winters, Benghazi is characterized as having a warm semi-arid climate. Furthermore, Benghazi is one of the major economic hubs of Libya. Processed foods, and textiles are among the industries in Benghazi.

Voice of Travelers to Benghazi

Bringing my family to the Benghazi Zoo

My name is Ahmed from Tripoli. As a kid, I always enjoyed when my parents book us a ticket to Benghazi to visit the Benghazi zoo. Now that I have the family of my own, I wanted to do the same with my kids. I booked us a ticket to Benghazi from Air Libya. During our flight, the staff and crew rendered great services to us, their passengers. I also love the amenities of the airline. When we have arrived at Benghazi, I lead my family to the zoo. I availed of an entrance ticket to be able to enter Benghazi Zoo. There are a lot of animals on green landscapes to observe. The place was also a good place for family outing since I saw several families having picnics on an area. My kids both enjoyed their trip to the Benghazi Zoo. Basing from their excitement, we will surely book another ticket back.

Getting to see Ptolemais for the first time

I am Hassan from Kufra. I always wanted to book a ticket to Benghazi to see Ptolemais. I have heard great information about it, hence my interest towards the place. I was able to avail of a ticket to Benghazi from Libyan Airlines. The airline company has good amenities. They also had nice and approachable staff. That was why I enjoyed my stay on board. When I have arrived at Benghazi, we were lead to where Ptolemais was. Visiting the place is like visiting the old history of Libya. The Greco-Roman ruins were picturesque, and historic. My companions – who were Benghazi natives – shared a lot of information about the place. It was interesting, and I have learned a lot. When I will book a ticket Benghazi next time, I will surely visit the place again.

Benghazi Travel FAQs

Q. How do I book a ticket to Benghazi?

A. You can get a ticket to Benghazi by accomplishing any of the following. Basically, you can avail of a ticket to Benghazi by inquiring for a ticket from either of the airlines that fly to the city. If you live in areas where such airlines are not found, you may seek assistance from travel companies in processing a ticket to Benghazi. It is further advised that you book a ticket to Benghazi to avoid any hassle before the flight. If you check online, you may discover cheap ticket prices for a trip to Benghazi.

Q. Do I need a visa to enter Benghazi?

A. Should you desired to book a plane ticket bound to Benghazi, you should have with you a visa for an entry to the city. You can apply for a visa to Benghazi from any of the diplomatic missions of Libya designated in different countries. On the other hand, citizens from Jordan and Tunisia may be able to book a ticket to Benghazi without availing of a visa. Furthermore, citizens from United States and Egypt may also book a ticket to Benghazi should they apply for a provisional visa.

Q. What are good attractions in Benghazi?

A. If you are planning to book a ticket to Benghazi, consider the following attractions to visit. For nature savvies, you may explore Jebel Akhdar. You may also visit historic sites such as Ptolemais. Sacred sites including Omar Al-Mukhtar Mosque and Atiq Mosque are also recommended to be visited in Benghazi. You may also avail of a ticket to enter the Benghazi zoo which features a variety of animal species.

Benghazi - Direct Flights to Major Airports

Airports handling direct flights to Benina International Airport ・Tunis–Carthage International Airport ・Borg El Arab Airport ・Mitiga International Airport ・Queen Alia International Airpor etc

Flight Routes to Benghazi

If you are planning to book a ticket to Benghazi, you should be able to identify the airlines that fly to and from the city. Air Libya provides a ticket for flights to and from Tripoli, Kufra, Tunis, and Alexandria. On the other hand, Libyan Airlines provides a ticket for flights to and from Amman and Kufra.