There are 6 ways to get from Cairo to Libya by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Benina International Airport
best- Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Benina International Airport (BEN)plane CAI - BEN
5h 21m$259–686Bus via Tripoli
cheapest- Take the bus from Abasya Bus Stn to Tripolibus
2d 3h$37–107Bus
- Take the bus from Cairo to Tripolibus
26h 52m$50Drive 2,039.4 km
- Drive from Cairo to Tripolicar 2,039.4 km
20h 35m$105–152Fly to Mitiga International Airport
- Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Mitiga International Airport (MJI)plane CAI - MJI
6h 6m$135–377Fly to Misurata
- Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Misurata (MRA)plane CAI - MRA
5h 54m$155–757
Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Benina International Airport (BEN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Libya is to bus which costs $50 - $51 and takes 26h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Cairo to Libya is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $250 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairo to Libya. However, there are services departing from Cairo and arriving at Tripoli via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 52m.
The distance between Cairo and Libya is 1136 km. The road distance is 2039.4 km.
The best way to get from Cairo to Libya without a car is to bus which takes 26h 52m and costs $50 - $51.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Cairo to Libya, including transfers.
Cairo to Libya bus services, operated by Nahj Al-Madina, depart from Cairo station.
The best way to get from Cairo to Libya is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $250 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $51 and takes 26h 52m.
Cairo to Libya bus services, operated by Nahj Al-Madina, arrive at Tripoli station.
Libya is 1h behind Cairo. It is currently 11:19 PM in Cairo and 10:19 PM in Libya.
What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Libya?
Berniq Airways, Egyptair, and World Ticket fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Benina International Airport (BEN) twice daily. Alternatively, Nahj Al-Madina operates a bus from Cairo to Tripoli twice a week. Tickets cost $49 and the journey takes 26h 42m.
- Website
- berniq.aero
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Benina International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–950
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Mitiga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–1,100
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Misurata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–1,200
- Phone
- +218 92-0170555
- Website
- nahj.ly
Bus from Cairo to Tripoli
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $49
- Schedules at
- nahj.ly
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Cairo to Libya is 2039 km. It takes approximately 20h 35m to drive from Cairo to Libya.
There are 11+ hotels available in Libya.