--- iata: MJI name: Mitiga International Airport city: Tripoli country: Libya lastUpdated: '2026-11-06' officialWebsite: 'https://www.mitiga-airport.ly/' sources: - 'https://www.mitiga-airport.ly/' - 'https://www.mitiga-airport.ly/about' - 'https://www.mitiga-airport.ly/vip-services' - 'https://www.mitiga-airport.ly/news' - 'https://laa.gov.ly/' - 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitiga_International_Airport' - 'https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-us/flights/flights-to-tripoli/' - 'https://libyaherald.com/2024/09/mitigas-new-passenger-terminal-opened' - >- https://libyaherald.com/2026/10/after-more-than-a-decade-icao-lifts-previous-aviation-safety-warnings-on-libyan-airspace - 'https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/libya' - 'https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/libya/entry-requirements' - 'https://lana.gov.ly/post.php?id=360501&lang=ar' - >- https://izivisas.com/en/visa-updates/libya-visa-on-arrival-suspended-evisa-june-2026 - >- https://www.dus.com/en/news-en/new-route-with-medsky-airways-from-dusseldorf-to-tripoli - >- https://www.rfi.fr/fr/en-bref/20260917-la-libye-retrouve-des-vols-directs-avec-paris - 'https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/260902-pcoct26mji' - >- https://www.trasporti-italia.com/aereo/aeroitalia-voli-per-tripoli-da-roma-fiumicino-e-milano-bergamo/1445362/ - 'https://oya.aero/en/' - 'https://www.flightsfrom.com/MJI/departures' - 'https://www.secretflying.com/guides/tripoli/airports/' - 'https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Tripoli' - 'https://airportexpert.com/airports/ly/tb/mji' quickFacts: - >- Mitiga International Airport (IATA MJI, ICAO HLLM) is the only airport in Tripoli that handles scheduled passenger flights. It lies on the Mediterranean coast about 8 km east of the city centre (Turkish Airlines, Wikipedia), at an elevation of 36 ft. Local time is Africa/Tripoli (UTC+2). It is run by the Libyan Airports Authority under the Ministry of Transport. Facts checked 6 November 2026. - >- Tripoli International Airport (TIP), 34 km south of the city, has been closed to passenger traffic since the 2014 fighting. The Airports Authority lists a committee on its readiness and operation (24 September 2026), but no reopening date is published. Wikipedia and Airport Expert also describe Mitiga as a joint civil and military site (a former air base); passenger operations are civil. - >- Traffic: the airport does not publish a passenger total. The Airports Authority reports 3.2 million passengers and 40,706 flights across all 20 Libyan airports in 2023, and its 2021 report shows Mitiga as the busiest Libyan airport (its tables show 23,988 and 14,507 flights for Mitiga). The authorities describe the terminal as sized for about 3 million passengers a year. - >- Terminal: a new passenger terminal opened on 17 September 2024, adding about 13,000 m² to the old building for a total of more than 23,000 m². The Libya Herald reports 30 check-in platforms, cafés, shops, duty free, a business lounge, a baggage sorting system, a prayer room and toilets. - >- Airlines in November 2026 (airport news, airline pages and flight boards): Libyan Airlines, Libyan Wings, Afriqiyah, Berniq and Buraq Air serve Benghazi, Tunis, Istanbul, Cairo and Sabha; Turkish Airlines (Istanbul), Pegasus (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, daily since 5 October 2026), EgyptAir and Air Cairo (Cairo), Royal Jordanian (Amman), Air Algérie (Algiers, twice weekly since 28 October 2026), Fly Oya (Cairo, Dubai, Jeddah) and MedSky (Istanbul, Tunis, Benghazi, Rome, Milan, Madrid; Düsseldorf Friday and Sunday; Paris CDG weekly). Aeroitalia flies to Rome and Bergamo, and ITA Airways restarts Rome on 3 December 2026. - >- Risk: the UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Tripoli (page current on 6 November 2026, updated 21 July 2026). On 26 October 2026 Libya's transport minister said ICAO lifted its 2013 and 2015 safety warnings on Libyan airspace, while restrictions on Libyan airlines remain. Flights have been suspended at short notice before because of security incidents and weather. - >- Entry: visa on arrival at airports has been suspended since 11 June 2026, and since 30 June 2026 entry visas go through the government's e-visa platform with a Libyan host or company (LANA, 29 June 2026; IziVisas, 1 November 2026). Visitors must register with the police within a week of arrival (UK FCDO). bentoTips: - label: Timing title: Allow 3–4 hours for international departures detail: >- Mitiga publishes no recommended arrival time or queue data. A security-focused guide (Secret Flying, 2026) advises 4 hours and describes crowded, multi-step checks. Plan at least 3 hours for international flights (HonestAirport estimate) and keep your passport, e-visa and boarding pass handy. summary: >- The airport publishes no check-in times; expect slow document and security checks. category: timing - label: Terminal title: One terminal; the old and new buildings are joined detail: >- The new terminal opened on 17 September 2024 and adds about 13,000 m² to the old building (total 23,000+ m²). Libyan and foreign airlines share it. Tripoli International Airport (TIP) is closed, so check that your ticket says MJI and not TIP. summary: >- All scheduled flights use Mitiga's single passenger terminal, extended in September 2024. category: terminal - label: Food title: Cafés and shops are listed; menus and prices are not detail: >- The airport website lists restaurants and cafés and a duty-free shop; the Libya Herald lists cafés, shops and duty free in the new terminal. Opening hours, outlet names and prices are not published, so bring water and a snack for a long wait. summary: >- The airport and the Libya Herald list cafés, restaurants and duty free, but no outlet names or hours. category: food - label: Status title: 'Durra Lounge: access rules and price not published' detail: >- The airport's VIP page describes the Durra business lounge with quiet work areas, fast internet, seating, drinks and light food, plus a fast-track service for check-in, passport control and security. It does not say who may enter, when it opens or what it costs, and no Priority Pass or LoungeKey listing was found. Ask your airline or the airport (+218 21 350 3405). summary: >- The airport lists a business lounge with fast-track services; eligibility and any walk-in price are unpublished. category: status lounges: [] waterOptions: [] airportistScore: 4.9 slug: mji region: Africa --- > Markdown for [/airports/mji](/airports/mji). Append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for an agent-readable copy. - [HTML page](/airports/mji) - [Lounge directory](/airports/mji/lounges.md) - [Sitemap](/sitemap.md) # Mitiga International Airport (MJI) Tripoli, Libya · Africa Mitiga is Tripoli's only working passenger airport, with a terminal extended in 2024, nonstop flights to Istanbul, Cairo, Tunis, Algiers and several European cities, and a business lounge whose rules are unpublished; you need an e-visa and a local host, and the UK advises against all but essential travel. ## Airportist Score **4.9 / 10** Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge). - Ease of use (25%): 5.0 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout. - Comfort & amenities (20%): 5.5 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet. - Food & retail (15%): 4.5 — Food and retail quality and variety. - Ground access (15%): 4.5 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city. - Reliability (15%): 4.5 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience. - Lounges (10%): 5.0 — Worth-it density and access quality. ## At a glance - Passengers: No airport total published; about 3 million capacity (Libya Herald); 3.2 million across all 20 Libyan airports in 2023 (Airports Authority) - Terminals: One passenger terminal: old building plus new terminal opened 17 September 2024 (23,000+ m²) - Typical security: 35 min - On-time: 65% - Disruption: moderate ## Best for - Nonstop flights to Istanbul, Cairo, Tunis, Amman and Algiers - Direct links to Rome, Milan, Paris and Düsseldorf - Arrivals with a pre-arranged host or hotel pickup ## Watch out for - Entry needs an e-visa arranged with a Libyan host; visa on arrival is suspended - UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Tripoli - No official taxi tariff; arrange your pickup in advance - Lounge access, opening hours and prices are not published ## More intel - [Lounge directory](/airports/mji/lounges.md) (free) - [Map](/airports/mji/map.md) (free) - [Getting there](/airports/mji/getting-there.md) (free) - [Amenities](/airports/mji/amenities.md) (free) - [Traveler tips](/airports/mji/tips.md) (free) - [Water](/airports/mji/water.md) (free) - [Visa](/airports/mji/visa.md) (free) - [Full guide](/airports/mji/guide.md) (free) - [Disruptions](/airports/mji/disruptions.md) (free)