There are 4 ways to get from Cairo to Tripoli by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Mitiga International Airport (MJI)plane CAI - MJI
6h 6m$125–347Bus via Tripoli
cheapest- Take the bus from Abasya Bus Stn to Tripolibus
2d 3h$38–107Bus
- Take the bus from Cairo to Tripolibus
26h 52m$50Drive 2,041.5 km
- Drive from Cairo to Tripolicar 2,041.5 km
20h 48m$105–152
Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Mitiga International Airport (MJI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Tripoli is to bus which costs $50 - $51 and takes 26h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Cairo to Tripoli is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $120 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairo to Tripoli. However, there are services departing from Cairo and arriving at Tripoli via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 52m.
The distance between Cairo and Tripoli is 1787 km. The road distance is 2041.5 km.
The best way to get from Cairo to Tripoli without a car is to bus which takes 26h 52m and costs $50 - $51.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Cairo to Tripoli, including transfers.
Cairo to Tripoli bus services, operated by Nahj Al-Madina, depart from Cairo station.
The best way to get from Cairo to Tripoli is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $120 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $51 and takes 26h 52m.
Cairo to Tripoli bus services, operated by Nahj Al-Madina, arrive at Tripoli station.
Tripoli is 1h behind Cairo. It is currently 6:10 AM in Cairo and 5:10 AM in Tripoli.
What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Tripoli, Libya?
Air Cairo, Egyptair, and three other airlines fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Mitiga International Airport (MJI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Nahj Al-Madina operates a bus from Cairo to Tripoli twice a week. Tickets cost $49 and the journey takes 26h 42m.
- Website
- berniq.aero
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Mitiga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–1,000
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Mitiga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–1,000
- Website
- flyaircairo.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Mitiga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- egyptair.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Mitiga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–360
- Website
- airsunshine.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Mitiga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Phone
- +218 92-0170555
- Website
- nahj.ly
Bus from Cairo to Tripoli
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $49
- Schedules at
- nahj.ly
- Phone
- +218 92-1228870
- [email protected]
- Website
- al-mada.ly
Bus from Abasya Bus Stn to Tripoli
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–100
- Schedules at
- al-mada.ly
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Cairo to Tripoli is 2041 km. It takes approximately 20h 48m to drive from Cairo to Tripoli.
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