There are 4 ways to get from Libya to Istanbul by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Mitiga International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Mitiga International Airport (MJI) to Istanbul (IST)MJI - IST
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
4h 2m₺7,861–16,493Fly from Misurata, bus
cheapest- Fly from Misurata (MRA) to Istanbul (IST)MRA - IST
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
4h 41m₺6,851–21,482Drive 4,278.7 km
- Drive from Tripoli to Istanbul4,278.7 km
45h 32m₺21,269–30,722Fly from Benina International Airport, bus
- Fly from Benina International Airport (BEN) to Istanbul (IST)BEN - IST
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
4h 17m₺17,565–49,916
Mitiga International Airport (MJI) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Libya to Istanbul is to fly and bus which costs 7.500 ₺ - 17.000 ₺ and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Libya to Istanbul is to fly and bus which takes 4h 2m and costs 7.500 ₺ - 17.000 ₺.
The distance between Libya and Istanbul is 1709 km. The road distance is 4278.7 km.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Libya to Istanbul, including transfers.
Istanbul is 1h ahead of Libya. It is currently 10:39 PM in Libya and 11:39 PM in Istanbul.
Yes, the driving distance between Libya to Istanbul is 4279 km. It takes approximately 45h 32m to drive from Libya to Istanbul.
There are 4447+ hotels available in Istanbul.
What companies run services between Libya and Istanbul, Turkey?
There is no direct connection from Libya to Istanbul. However, you can take the taxi to Mitiga International Airport (MJI) airport, fly to Istanbul (IST), walk to Istanbul Airport Bus, then take the bus to Istanbul Otogari. Alternatively, you can drive from Tripoli to Istanbul in around 45h 32m.
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- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Mitiga International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺7,000–16,000
Flights from Benina International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺16,000–48,000
Flights from Misurata to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺6,500–21,000
Flights from Mitiga International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺5,500–28,000
- Website
- buraq.aero
Flights from Mitiga International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₺5,500–28,000
- Website
- libyanwings.ly
Flights from Mitiga International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺5,500–28,000
- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- info@hava.ist
- Website
- hava.ist
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–220
- Website
- https://hava.ist/?lang=en
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