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Libya · Al Jabal al Akhdar

Al Bayḑā’: how to get there and around

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Al Bayḑā’ is a city of 129,439 people in Libya (Al Jabal al Akhdar), 631 m (2,070 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Al Abraq International Airport (LAQ), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population129,439
Elevation631 m (2,070 ft)
Area156 km²
Time zoneAfrica/Tripoli (UTC+2 now)
CurrencyDinar (LYD)
Dialling code+218
Driving sideRight
Plug typesAC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro, Schuko, Type L
UN/LOCODELYABA
Coordinates32.763, 21.755
Al Bayḑā’

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Daylight in Al Bayḑā’ runs from about 10 h 2 min a day in late December to 14 h 21 min in late June (computed for 32.76° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Al Bayḑā’ is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Al Abraq International Airport (LAQ), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 11,824-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.

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Common questions

Which airport serves Al Bayḑā’?

Al Abraq International Airport (LAQ), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre.

How big is Al Bayḑā’?

About 129,439 people live in Al Bayḑā’, across 156 km² (GeoNames and Wikidata).

What time zone is Al Bayḑā’ in?

Africa/Tripoli, currently UTC+2.

What currency is used in Al Bayḑā’?

The Dinar (LYD). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Al Bayḑā’?

Benghazi (174 km), Tobruk (220 km), Ajdabiya (266 km), Darnah (82 km).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.