Non-stop flights to Benghazi (BEN)
Benina International Airport is the second largest airport in Libya. It is an international airport. In total there are 10 airports around the world that have direct flights to Benghazi, spread around 10 cities in 7 countries. Currently, there are 2 domestic flights to Benghazi.
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All direct flights to Benghazi Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Benghazi Best time to visit Benghazi Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 306 flights arriving at Benghazi Airport, which are 70 flights per week or 10 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Benghazi are routes from Istanbul (IST) in Turkey and Tunis (TUN) in Tunisia. These two routes together are operated 145 times this month, and make up for 47% of all monthly arrivals at Benina International Airport.
The longest flight to Benghazi BEN is departing from Dubai (DXB). This non-stop flight takes around 4 hours and 55 minutes and covers a distance of 2,168 miles (3,489 km).
List of all direct flights to Benghazi
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Benghazi, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Benghazi.
Airlines flying to Benghazi
Currently, there are 8 airlines that fly to Benghazi. Most flights to Benghazi are operated by Berniq Airways, as they connect 7 airports to BEN. That’s around 2 times as much as bmi Regional, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Benghazi. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all BEN flights:
What is the best time to visit Benghazi?
☀️ Hot Mediterranean
The Mediterranean regions near Benghazi are known for their warm, arid summers, where temperatures often go beyond 30°C (86°F). In some inland spots, the heat can climb even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more. The winters are pleasantly mild, accompanied by some rainfall. This lovely climate, paired with breathtaking landscapes and bright, sunny days attract visitors from around the globe.
Benghazi is a wonderful place to visit all year long, but spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) are the best seasons to visit. The weather is pleasantly warm during these times, especially since the summers can be quite hot in those regions.
Business class flights to Benghazi
There are 8 airports that have flights to Benghazi in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to BEN are listed below:
Intercontinental flights to Benghazi
The only intercontinental flights to Benina International Airport (BEN) are from Europe and the Middle-East, as of May 2026.
* Please note that there are no direct services from the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Europe to Benghazi
bmi Regional is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Europe to Benghazi. They fly seasonal from Athens (ATH) and Rome (Fiumicino) (FCO).
Non-stop flights from the Middle-East / Western Asia to Benghazi
bmi Regional: seasonal flights from Istanbul (IST).
Berniq Airways: seasonal flights from Istanbul (IST) and Dubai (DXB).
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round flights from Istanbul (IST).
Royal Jordanian (Oneworld): year-round flights from Amman (AMM).
International flights to Benghazi
Flights from Egypt to Benghazi
There are 2 airports in Egypt that have non-stop flights to Benghazi.
From Alexandria, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Benghazi, which are Air Cairo, Berniq Airways, Egyptair (Star Alliance) and Libyan Airlines.
From Cairo, direct flights are offered by Air Cairo, Berniq Airways and Egyptair (Star Alliance).
All flights from Egypt
Flights from Greece to Benghazi
Athens is the only city in Greece with direct flights to Benghazi. From Athens, direct flights are offered by bmi Regional. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
All flights from Greece
Flights from Italy to Benghazi
In Italy, the only airport that has a direct connection to Benghazi is Rome (Fiumicino). From Rome (Fiumicino), direct flights are offered by bmi Regional. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
All flights from Italy
Flights from Jordan to Benghazi
There is 1 airport in Jordan that has a direct connection to Benghazi, which is Amman. From Amman, direct flights are offered by Royal Jordanian (Oneworld).
All flights from Jordan
Flights from Tunisia to Benghazi
In Tunisia, the only airport that has a direct connection to Benghazi is Tunis. From Tunis, direct flights are offered by Berniq Airways, Buraq Air and Libyan Airlines.
All flights from Tunisia
Flights from Turkey to Benghazi
Istanbul is the only city in Turkey with direct flights to Benghazi. From Istanbul, direct flights are offered by Berniq Airways, bmi Regional and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights from Turkey
Flights from United Arab Emirates to Benghazi
There is 1 airport in United Arab Emirates that has a direct connection to Benghazi, which is Dubai. From Dubai, direct flights are offered by Berniq Airways. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
All flights from United Arab Emirates
Domestic flights to Benghazi
Flights from Libya to Benghazi
There are 2 airports in Libya that have non-stop domestic flights to Benghazi.
From Misurata, direct flights are offered by Berniq Airways. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in May 2026.
From Tripoli, direct flights are offered by Berniq Airways, bmi Regional and Libyan Airlines.
All flights from Libya
Alternative airports near Benghazi
Flying to an alternative airport near Benghazi could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. The only alternative airport to Benghazi (BEN) within a range of 125 miles (200 km) is Beida (Al Bayda) (LAQ).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Benghazi?
There is 1 airport in Benghazi: Benina International Airport (BEN).
What is the best airport to fly into Benghazi?
The most convenient airport to fly into Benghazi is Benina International Airport (BEN).
How many airlines fly to Benghazi?
There are 8 airlines flying to Benghazi from 10 airports around the world, as of May 2026.
Which airlines fly to Benghazi?
Berniq Airways, bmi Regional and Libyan Airlines operate most flights to Benghazi. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Benghazi?
Star Alliance and Oneworld are currently the only two alliances that operate flights to Benghazi.
How many nonstop flights are there to Benghazi?
There are roughly 306 flights arriving at Benghazi every month (or 70 flights each week), from a total of 10 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Benghazi Airport?
The official name of Benghazi Airport is Benina International Airport.
What is the airport code of Benghazi Airport?
The airport code of Benghazi Airport is BEN.
What are the most popular flights to Benghazi?
Istanbul, Tunis and Cairo are the 3 most popular routes to Benghazi. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Benghazi, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Benghazi?
| Istanbul to Benghazi | 2h 20m |
| Tunis to Benghazi | 1h 45m |
| Cairo to Benghazi | 1h 50m |
| Tripoli to Benghazi | 1h |
| Alexandria to Benghazi | 2h |
