Benghazi

Benghazi is the capital of Easten Libya, a part of the country that has more Middle-East atmosphere, whereas the West is a real Maghreb-country.

Located on the Gulf of Sidra Benghazi (pop. 650 000) is a pretty city filled with parks lakes and fewer ’70s-era concrete buildings than you’ll find in Tripoli.

The main sights in the city are; the Al Muntazah Park, the Zoo, the Al Funduq Market and the large archaeological area.

The city has also nice beaches and an old-city section housing banks, government buildings, hotels and other commercial enterprises. The nearby Jebel Akhdar region is a good region for hikes but has been off limits for tourists, due to security problems.

Flights to Benghazi with Libyan Airlines

Benina International Airport serves Benghazi, Libya. It is located in the town of Benina, 19 km east of Benghazi, from which it takes its name. The airport is operated by the Civil Aviation and Meteorology Bureau of Libya and is the second largest in the country after Tripoli International Airport. Benina International is also the secondary hub of both Buraq Air and flag carrier, Libyan Airlines.

The airport is receiving several domestic and international flights.

Libyan Airliens is operating flights to  Benghazi, Alexandria, Amman, Cairo, Damascus, Dubai, Istanbul-Atatürk, Kufra, Rome-Fiumicino, Sebha, Tripoli and Tunis.