{"id":39944,"date":"2023-03-29T17:42:16","date_gmt":"2023-03-29T15:42:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/?post_type=country&p=39944"},"modified":"2026-03-03T17:02:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T15:02:15","slug":"libya","status":"publish","type":"country","link":"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/country\/libya\/","title":{"rendered":"Libya"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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In 2011, an armed conflict escalated in Libya, which ended up less than a year later in the fall of Muammar Gaddafi. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After that, the same people that claimed democracy started fighting each other over power, leading to two additional civil wars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On and off conflicts continued until the country officially split into two main regions, ruled by two different, independent Governments: West Libya, with Tripoli as the capital, and East Libya, with Benghazi as the main city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2020, Libya has gained some stability but there hasn’t been a proper Government, so the country remains a failed state. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, from a safety point of view, the situation is stable, and travelers are welcome to visit Libya again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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need to know for traveling in Libya<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Quick facts<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Capital<\/strong>: Tripoli<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Population<\/strong>: 7 million (104th)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Language<\/strong>: Arabic<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Area<\/strong>: 1,759,541km\u00b2 (16th largest country)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Visa<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

You can finally travel to Libya with an e-visa, no need to visit the embassy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check the visa section<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Money<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The official currency is the Libyan Dinar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 USD = 5 LD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cards are not accepted in Libya, bring all your money in cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Budget:<\/strong> starting at $300 a day<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Travel Insurance<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

IATI Insurance<\/a><\/strong> is one of the very few that covers travel in Libya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Independent travel<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Today, independent travel is strictly forbidden in Libya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only that but you must inform of your itinerary in advance and it can’t be changed afterwards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tours for Libya<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Against the Compass runs tours into Libya:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 1st to 7th, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Which places can you visit in Libya?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Leptis Magna, Sabratha, Ghadames and Tripoli are the easiest places to visit in Libya. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recently, East Libya has also opened, but only the region of Cyrene. The capital of East Libya, Benghazi, is still very restricted. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Top experiences in Libya<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Visiting first-league Roman ruins<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leptis Magna and Sabratha are exceptional Roman sites built by the sea.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Admiring the Italian Heritage in Tripoli<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Italians left their footprint in Libya, leaving behind the most beautiful buildings in the country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Experiencing the Libyan desert<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Few countries in the world have such a vast, empty desert.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Visiting the ancient caravan city of Ghadames<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An ancient desert town and UNESCO site, home to an entangled and massive old city composed of hundreds of pathways.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Accommodation<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

There are very few hotels, but almost each big town has one relatively good option for foreigners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check this accommodation section<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Getting in<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

You can only fly in from Tunis (Tunis Air) or Istanbul (Turkish Airlines).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A cheaper option is Libyan Wings<\/strong> from Tunis, but you can only book your tickets at the respective office in cash. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The border with Tunis is open but an expensive choice if your guide needs to pick you up there. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Transportation<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Gas is so cheap in Libya, that there are no public buses because everyone moves around by car.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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