"Buraq Air" Top 5 Page for this destination Benghazi Transportation Tip by iwys

Benghazi Transportation: 5 reviews and 7 photos

Buraq Air, founded in 2000, is Libya's first private airline. I flew Buraq Air from Tripoli to Benghazi and back. Based on my experience, I would highly recommend this small, but modern and efficient, airline. I must admit I was a bit apprehensive as I had never heard of Buraq Air before and expected ageing planes and flight delays. But, what I got was a modern airline using Boeing 737-800s and flights that were punctual to the exact second.

There are 3 or 4 flights daily between Libya's two main cities. The flight from Tripoli usually takes less than an hour while the flight from Benghazi takes just over an hour. This slight difference is because of the prevailing westerly winds.

Domestic check-in at Benghazi's Benina International Airport is quick and easy. They are generous about hand baggage, so if you have two pieces of hand baggage, including a tennis bag, for example, you can keep it with you, no problem.

In-flight they serve coffee, tea or a soft drink with a slice of cake. Try to get a window seat as the clear air in Libya gives you excellent views of the Tripoli and Benghazi areas.

The daily flight schedule from Tripoli to Benghazi is:

Flight No UZ0011
Tripoli 09:30
Benghazi 10:40

UZ0005
Tripoli 15:30
Benghazi 16:40

UZ0007
Tripoli 19:00
Benghazi 20:10

UZ0009
Tripoli 21:00
Benghazi 22:10

From Benghazi to Tripoli:

UZ0002
Benghazi 07:30
Tripoli 08:45

UZ0034
Benghazi15:45
Tripoli 17:00

UZ0006
Benghazi17:45
Tripoli 19:00

UZ0008
Benghazi 21:15
Tripoli 22:30

Tickets cost 60 LD one way/ 120 LD return.