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How to get fromMessina to Tripoliby bus, plane, ferry, car or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Messina to Tripoli by bus, plane, ferry, car, or train

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  1. Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Mitiga International Airport (MJI)planeCTA - MJI
    7h
    $98–478

  2. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
    2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Tripolicar
    3d
    $1,203–1,903

  3. Train to Palermo Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
    2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Mitiga International Airport (MJI)planePMO - MJI
    10h 35m
    $245–644

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

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Tripoli, Libya?

There is no direct connection from Messina to Tripoli. 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 a ferry from Messina Marittima to Tripoli via Villa San Giovanni in around 3d.

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