Benghazi: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Benghazi is the second-largest city in Libya as well as the largest city in Cyrenaica, with an estimated population of 859,000 in 2023.

Benghazi · CC BY-SA 4.0

Now in the cityBenghazi+21°CPartly cloudy · sunrise 06:58 AMupdated 05:29 AM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Places on the map8

Exchange rateLYD 6.43per 1 $LYD — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.

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FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the cities of Tripoli, Benghazi, Al-Bayda and Derna, and the surrounding area knows as Jebel Akhdar, either side of the coastal and desert roads between and including the towns of Al-Maqrun and Al-Tamimi, Misrata ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Regional risks' pages).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.

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Do not travel to Libya for any reason due to crime , terrorism , health concerns , unrest , kidnapping , or landmines . Read entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to Libya for any reason. Restrictions on U.S. Government Personnel Movement There is currently no U.S. Embassy in Libya. The U.S. government cannot offer emergency services to U.S. citizens in Libya due to the safety risks . U.S.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Benghazi: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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