How to Book Travel on Libyan Arab Airlines

With a business history dating back to 1965, Libyan Arab Airlines has a reputation for longevity other Libyan airline companies cannot offer. Based in the capital city of Tripoli, this customer-friendly airline has continued to grow in size and repute throughout the years.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

Book Your Tickets on Libyan Arab Airline

1. Purchase your tickets over the phone by calling 011 ([phone] or 011 ([phone]. Libyan Arab Airlines has a reservation phone line that is open 24 hours.

2. Buy tickets at the airport counter. Go to the Dnata counter if you need to pay for your tickets with cash.

3. Reserve your tickets directly with Libyan Arab Airlines at their main offices. Located on Dnata Sheikh Zayed Road next to the Metropolitan Hotel, the ticket counter opens at 8 a.m., closes for lunch at 1:30 p.m. and re-opens from 3 to 6 p.m.

4. Make your reservation through a travel agency. The extra fees involved are worth avoiding the hassle and confusion of booking your travel in a foreign language.

Know the Policies of the Airline

1. Arrive early. When flying out of Tripoli or Bengahzi, Libyan Arab Airlines recommends that you are at the airport slightly more than 2 hours in advance of your departure.

2. Check in with the airline regarding carry-on and luggage restrictions. Find out weight limits and whether there is a fee for additional baggage.

3. Find out whether or not a meal will be served on board. As Libyan Arab Airlines does provide food service on some of their flights, you should check with your ticket agent to determine whether or not your flight includes a meal.

Know Your Destination Options

1. Consider taking a trip through Europe. Libyan Arab Airlines offers service to Frankfurt, Istanbul, London, Milan, Palermo, Malta, Paris, Rome and Vienna.

2. Book your flight out of Tripoli. From this city, Libyan Arab Airlines flies to several international destinations including Cairo, Amsterdam and Algiers.

Tips & Warnings

• There is no English-language booking Web site for Libyan Arab Airlines.

• Investigate the make and model of the plane on which you book travel. As Libyan Arab Airlines is an older company, some older (but still safe) equipment is used. It's important to have all the information ahead of time, so that you can feel comfortable on your flight.

• Make sure your paperwork is in order before traveling. Many airlines require documentation. Check with the airline as well as your embassy before attempting to travel.