Turkish Airlines enhances global reach, resuming services to Libya’s capital

Published on March 30, 2024

Starting March 28th, 2024, Turkish Airlines will resume its flights to Tripoli, Libya’s capital, enhancing its status as the airline with the most connections to Africa by serving 62 destinations across the continent.

This flag carrier is set to run flights to Tripoli on a tri-weekly basis, specifically on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. With its extensive network of flights to 130 countries and 346 destinations globally, Turkish Airlines continues to enhance its offering of seamless connectivity and exceptional service quality worldwide.

During the inauguration ceremony at Mitiga International Airport, Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Ekşi stated; “As Turkish Airlines, we feel the excitement of connecting continents, this time in Tripoli, the capital of Libya. We are delighted to start flights again to Libya, with which we have historical ties. We will continue to bring cultures together in Africa, as in many continents.”

For a limited time, from March 28 to May 31, 2024, travelers can enjoy special fares of 379 USD from Istanbul to Tripoli and 299 USD from Tripoli to Istanbul. These promotional rates are available for tickets booked between March 23 and May 15, 2024.

Please note, these promotional fares are based on prices listed on Turkish Airlines’ official website and might vary when purchasing tickets from sales offices and agencies.

Flight Schedule Details:

• Flight TK 639 and TK 640 on March 28, 2024, will operate from Istanbul to Mitiga and back on Thursday, with the departure from Istanbul at 14:00 and arrival at 16:00, and the return flight departing Mitiga at 18:00, arriving in Istanbul at 22:20.
• Subsequently, from March 31 to October 24, 2024, flights TK 639 and TK 640 will operate between Istanbul and Mitiga on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Departures from Istanbul are scheduled for 08:00, arriving at 10:00, while the return flights will leave Mitiga at 12:00, arriving in Istanbul at 16:20.