Travel advisory · LibyaGovernments advise against all travel to Libya.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- Benghazi · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, France
- Sirte · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, France
Also named by one government: Beni Walid (Spain), Cirenaica (Spain), Derna (Spain), Fezán (Spain), Ghadames (Spain), Ghat (Spain), Misrata (France), Sebha (Spain), Southern border zones with Chad, Niger, Sudan, Algeria and southern Tunisia (Spain), Tripoli (UK), Tripolitania (Spain), Ubari (Spain)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | advises against all travel | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Level 4: Do Not Travel | Aug 31, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | AVOID ALL TRAVEL | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Reisewarnung: vor Reisen nach Libyen wird gewarnt | Oct 13, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Do not travel (level 4 of 4) | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Formellement déconseillé (le reste du pays, y compris Tripoli) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Benghazi
Go for the Mediterranean seafront, with the Greek ruins of Cyrene within reach to the east.
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Benghazi is a port city on the Mediterranean coast of eastern Libya, on the Gulf of Sidra in the region of Cyrenaica. It is the second-largest city in Libya after Tripoli. Greek settlers founded it as Berenice, and Roman and later Islamic rulers followed. The Corniche, the seafront road, is the easiest area for an evening walk.
Many travelers use Benghazi as a base for the wider region rather than as a destination on its own. The Greek city of Cyrene, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, lies to the east and is the main reason to visit this part of the country. Libya requires most visitors to hold a visa, and conditions change, so check current government travel advice and visa rules before you book. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons on the coast.
Benghazi in five
- Get your visa before you flyMost passports need a Libyan visa arranged before arrival. Ask the Libyan embassy or consulate which documents apply to your passport.Visas and entry
- Carry Libyan dinar in cashCards are accepted in few places, so bring enough dinar (LYD) for taxis, meals and small shops. Exchange money at banks and keep the receipts.Money and costs
- Buy a local SIM with your passportLibyana and Madar are the main mobile networks. Shops ask for your passport when you register a SIM.Phones and eSIM
- Agree the taxi fare before you get inConfirm the destination and the price in dinar with the driver before the ride starts.
- Check that your insurance covers LibyaSome insurers exclude Libya or restrict cover there, so read the exclusions before you buy a policy.Travel insurance
Need to know
- Currency
- Libyan dinar (LYD)
- Entry
- Visa required for most passports; arrange it before you fly
- Emergency
- Ask your embassy for local police and ambulance numbers before you go
- Tipping
- Ask locally before you go
- Time
- UTC+2, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryCool, rainy
- FebruaryCool, rainy
- MarchMild, greening
- AprilMild, pleasant
- MayWarm, dry
- JuneGetting hot
- JulyHot, dry
- AugustHot, dry
- SeptemberStill warm
- OctoberMild, pleasant
- NovemberMild, pleasant
- DecemberCool, rainy
Right now in Benghazi
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
23
- Feels like
- 23°
- Humidity
- 62%
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Benghazi
10:36 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today25°16°0%Monday: Cloudy. High 25°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue24°16°3%Tuesday: Fog. High 24°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Wed23°17°0%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 23°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu24°16°15%Thursday: Cloudy. High 24°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 15%.
- Fri23°15°4%Friday: Cloudy. High 23°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 4%.
- Sat23°16°5%Saturday: Cloudy. High 23°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 5%.
- Sun24°15°5%Sunday: Cloudy. High 24°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 5%.
Updated 07:34 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 6.428 LYD
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- CyreneGreek and Roman ruins in a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- ApolloniaAncient port ruins on the coast.
- TocraA harbor town on the coast.
Before you go to Benghazi
Rules for Benghazi, checked
- Check Libya's entry requirements on the UK government travel advice page (gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/libya) before you fly.Source
- Alcohol is banned in Libya, so do not bring any into the country or expect to buy it locally.
- Security advice for Benghazi changes, so read your government's current advice before you book any trip.
- Ask permission before you photograph people, military sites or checkpoints.
Plan around Benghazi
Cities, entry rules and money for the whole country
Read the guideGetting aroundTaxis and the fares to settle before you get in
Read the guideMoney and cardsCarrying dinar, exchanging money and where cards work
Read the guideVisas and entryDocuments to arrange before you fly to Libya
Read the guidePhones and eSIMLocal SIMs, registration and data for maps
Read the guideWhere to stayNeighborhoods to base yourself in Benghazi
Read the guideBenghazi FAQ
Is Benghazi safe to visit?
Check your government's current travel advice before you book, since conditions in eastern Libya change. Ask your insurer about cover at the same time.
Do I need a visa for Benghazi?
Most passports need a visa for Libya, arranged before arrival. Ask the Libyan embassy or consulate which documents you need for your passport.
How do I get to Benghazi?
Benina International Airport serves the city. Check current flight schedules, because routes change.
Do I need cash in Benghazi?
Yes. Cards are accepted in few places, so bring dinar in cash for taxis, meals and small shops.
Can I drink alcohol in Benghazi?
No. Alcohol is banned in Libya, so do not bring it or count on buying it.