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How to get fromMessina to Libyaby train or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Messina to Libya by train or plane

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  1. Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Mitiga International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Mitiga International Airport (MJI)plane plane CTA - MJI
    7h 31m
    $416–579

  2. Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Misurata

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Misurata (MRA)plane plane CTA - MRA
    10h 9m
    $126–679

  3. Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Mitiga International Airport

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Mitiga International Airport (MJI)plane plane PMO - MJI
    10h 47m
    $195–761

  4. Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Benina International Airport

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Benina International Airport (BEN)plane plane CTA - BEN
    10h 42m
    $150–658

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Mitiga International Airport (MJI) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 643 km
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Libya?

There is no direct connection from Messina to Libya. However, you can take the train to Catania Centrale, walk to Catania, take the bus to Catania Airport, 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.

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