There are 4 ways to get from Messina to Libya by bus, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Mitiga International Airport
best- Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
- Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Mitiga International Airport (MJI)plane CTA - MJI
7h$453–618Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Misurata
cheapest- Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
- Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Misurata (MRA)plane CTA - MRA
20h 44m$123–668Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Mitiga International Airport
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
- Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Mitiga International Airport (MJI)plane PMO - MJI
10h 38m$386–744Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Benina International Airport
- Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
- Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Benina International Airport (BEN)plane CTA - BEN
10h 21m$148–701
Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Mitiga International Airport (MJI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Messina to Libya is to bus and fly which costs $120 - $700 and takes 20h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Messina to Libya is to bus and fly which takes 7h and costs $450 - $650.
The distance between Messina and Libya is 645 km.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Messina to Libya, including transfers.
Libya is 1h ahead of Messina. It is currently 11:48 AM in Messina and 12:48 PM in Libya.
There are eight+ hotels available in Libya.
What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Libya?
There is no direct connection from Messina to Libya. However, you can take the bus to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal, walk to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, fly to Mitiga International Airport (MJI), then take the taxi to Tripoli. Alternatively, you can take the train to Palermo Centrale, take the train to Palermo Aeroporto, walk to Palermo Airport (PMO) airport, fly to Mitiga International Airport (MJI), then take the taxi to Tripoli.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Mitiga International Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Palermo Airport to Mitiga International Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Misurata via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,300
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Benina International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Mitiga International Airport via Tunis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–500
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Palermo Airport to Mitiga International Airport via Tunis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $280–800
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Misurata via Tunis
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- berniq.aero
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Benina International Airport via Tunis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- 800 21 10 20
- saisautolineeweb@gmail.com
- Website
- saisautolinee.it
Bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- saisautolinee.it
Want to know more about travelling around Libya
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Italy Travel Guides
Read the travel guide










