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During the embargo it was not possible to get to Tripoli by air (except may be from some communist block countries) and from Europe the route was Tunis and then by car. Today, the Libyan company Afriqiyah (http://www.afriqiyah.aero/infowherewefly.asp) operates from several European capital cities; this company goes to many African countries, and if you go to an African country, why not use it and make a one or two days stop over in Tripoli? Direct flights with KLM, B A, Alitalia, SN Brussels, are now available from Amsterdam, London, Rome or Brussels.
The airport of Tripoli is like many African ones and you must be prepared to queue for some time before getting out, in non-air conditioned environment.
The arrival at Tripoli airport looks a bit weird with the old plane dispersed over the airport area. Theme: Airplane
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I generally walked to the office or came back walking; I used sometimes the taxi. Just weave your hand at the black and white cabs (the others, the yellow ones are shared taxis, and they may not stop) and tell where you want to go; in my case I told “Funduq Safwa” (Hotel Safwa), and then, if the taxi does not know where it is, and if like in my case your Arabic language knowledge is very limited, “speak” with your hands; to the contrary of other countries spoiled by tourism or my recent Central Asia experience, the taxi drivers of Tripoli are very helpful and I never experienced a cheating attempt; so, it is not that difficult to get around here, and quite cheap (10 Libyan Dinar (approx 5Euros) for a 3 km ride) Theme: OtherPhone: no taxi phones
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You can see most of Tripoli's attractions on foot. If you need to travel farther afield, you can flag a taxi easily. The black-and-white taxis are everywhere and you shouldn't have to pay more than 2 LD to go anyhere in the central area. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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 by Irato
I think the best way to see the city is walk around, but you may take a taxi (negotiate price first!) Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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 by omran
Total: 83,200 km Paved: 47,590 km Unpaved: 35,610 km (1996 est.) and from Tripoli International Airport to City Center
The airport lies 21 miles (35 km) from the city center. Regular bus and taxi service exists to the main hotels and into town
inside tripoli you can use minibus cost/0.250 LD and you can use taxi low cost too and you can rent car costing from 60to 100 LD 24 hours Leave a Comment Theme: Ship/Boat
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Tripoli is compact enough to walk around. In the oldest areas transport is more a hindrance than a help. But be careful when crossing the roads as the drivers do not work on a conventional traffic system. We met their Minsiter for transport who said that Libyans did not have the right temperment for drivign. A little harsh perhaps, but it is defintely an interesting mix of Italian and Egyptian techniques! Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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