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Benina International Airport

Benina, Libya

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Benina International Airport

Benina, Libya
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25
Routes out
12
Destinations
HLLB
ICAO
433 ft
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Libya's primary gateway serving the northeastern region.

Opened
1940s
Location
Benghazi, Libya
Benina International Airport, designated IATA code BEN and ICAO code HLLB, is the main commercial airport serving Benghazi, Libya's second-largest city. The airport is located in the Benina district, approximately 19 kilometers east of Benghazi city center. The airport has historically served as a key hub for domestic and regional international flights connecting Libya to neighboring countries and parts of Europe and the Middle East. Operations have been significantly affected by the ongoing Libyan civil conflict, resulting in periodic closures, reduced schedules, and infrastructure damage. Despite the challenging security environment, Benina International has remained one of the more active airports in Libya, serving as the primary aviation gateway for the eastern part of the country under the authority of the Libyan National Army-aligned administration.
Terminals
The airport operates a single main terminal building handling both domestic and international passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to Benghazi city center is primarily by taxi and private vehicle, with no formal public transit service.
Airlines here
Libyan Airlines and Buraq Air have historically operated services from Benina, along with occasional regional carriers such as EgyptAir and Tunisair.
Notable facts
  • ›Located approximately 19 km east of Benghazi city center in the Benina district.
  • ›The airport has suffered damage and closures due to the Libyan civil conflicts that began in 2011.
  • ›It serves as the de facto hub for aviation in eastern Libya under the rival Tripoli-based government period.
  • ›The site has origins as a military airfield dating to World War II-era North African operations.
  • ›Runway length is approximately 3,360 meters, capable of handling wide-body commercial aircraft.
Wikipedia
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Gateway to Cyrenaica, bridging Libya's east to the world

Benina International Airport, officially known as Benina International Airport, serves Benghazi, the second-largest city in Libya and the historic capital of the Cyrenaica region. Originally developed during the Italian colonial period and later expanded, it has served as the primary air hub for eastern Libya. Despite years of conflict and infrastructure challenges, the airport remains a critical link for humanitarian, commercial, and regional air traffic.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — The single primary terminal handling both domestic and international arrivals and departures with limited but functional facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available outside the terminal building
  • Private car hire and informal shared transport to Benghazi city centre
  • Military and government-arranged transport for official travellers
Nearby Hotels
  • Tibesti Hotel Benghazi
  • Al Fadeel Hotel
  • Brega Hotel Benghazi
Dining

Food and beverage options inside the terminal are limited, with basic cafeteria-style services offering local snacks and hot drinks. Travellers are advised to carry their own provisions for longer waits given the airport's constrained retail and dining infrastructure. Better dining options are available in central Benghazi, approximately 19 kilometres from the airport.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrive well in advance as security procedures can be lengthy and unpredictable.
  • Carry local Libyan dinars as card payment facilities are unreliable or unavailable.
  • Confirm your flight status directly with your airline before travelling to the airport due to frequent schedule changes.
  • Check current travel advisories from your government as the security situation in the region can change rapidly.

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Route map (11 destinations)

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Routes

BEN → CAI8U · 320
BEN → JED8U · 320
BEN → TIP8U · 320 319 332
BEN → AKF8U · 320
BEN → AMM8U · 320
BEN → CMN8U · 320
BEN → IST8U · 320
BEN → MRA8U · 320
BEN → TUN8U · 319 320
BEN → MLAKM · 320
BEN → AMMLN · 320
BEN → AKFLN · CR9
BEN → CAILN · 320
BEN → CMNLN · 320
BEN → HBELN · 320
BEN → ISTLN · 320
BEN → SFALN · 320
BEN → TIPLN · 320 CR9
BEN → TUNLN · 320 CR9
BEN → MRALN · 320 CR9
BEN → CAIMS · 320 E70
BEN → AMMRJ · E95 319 E75
BEN → ISTTK · 738 739
BEN → TUNTU · 320 32A
BEN → SFAUG · CR9
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Benina International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Benina International Airport serves Benghazi, Libya. It is located in the borough of Benina, 19 kilometres (12 mi) 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 was a critical airport during the North African Campaign of World War II. Benina International is also the secondary hub of both Buraq Air and flag carrier, Libyan Airlines. In July 2014 all flights to the airport were suspended due to fighting in the area. Three years later, in July 2017, the airport was reopened for limited commercial flights and as of 2025 there are multiple international flights to and from the airport.

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