How to get fromCape Town to Tripoliby plane, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cape Town to Tripoli by plane, car, or bus

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Fly to Mitiga International Airport
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1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Mitiga International Airport (MJI)plane CPT - MJI
17h 23m
$661–2,014
Drive 9,737.8 km
1. Drive from Cape Town to Tripolicar 9,737.8 km
6d 17h
$1,359–1,963
Fly to Misurata, bus
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Misurata (MRA)plane CPT - MRA
2. Take the bus from Misrata to Tripolibus
21h 28m
$772–1,930
Fly to Djerba–Zarzis International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Djerba–Zarzis International Airport (DJE)plane CPT - DJE
2. Take the bus from Djerba to Tripolibus
24h 44m

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Mitiga International Airport (MJI) flights

7Weekly Planes

17hAverage Duration

$689Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cape Town to Tripoli.

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Distance: 7,481.8 km
Duration: 17h 23m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Tripoli, Libya?

Turkish Airlines flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Mitiga International Airport (MJI) once daily.

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Tripoli, Libya(opens in a new window)

Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, with a population of about 1.183 million people in 2023. It is located in the northwest of Libya on the edge of the desert, on a point of rocky land projecting into the Mediterranean Sea and forming a bay. It includes the port of Tripoli and the country's largest commercial and manufacturing center. It is also the site of the University of Tripoli. The vast Bab al-Azizia barracks, which includes the former family estate of Muammar Gaddafi, is also located in the city. Colonel Gaddafi largely ruled the country from his residence in this barracks.

Places to stay in Tripoli

Marhaba Plaza Hotel(Opens in a new window)

7.8Good

Attawfeek Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Marigold Tripoli hotel فندق ماري قولد(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

Tawil house(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

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