Az Zāwīyah: how to get there and around
Airports, stations, ports, where the hotels are and what the numbers say, from public data rather than a brochure.
Az Zāwīyah is a city of 200,000 people in Libya (Az Zawiyah), 18 m (59 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Mitiga International Airport (MJI), 54 km (34 mi) from the centre.
Key facts
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Daylight in Az Zāwīyah 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
Az Zāwīyah is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mitiga International Airport (MJI), 54 km (34 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Flights to Az Zāwīyah: every airport, routes and times
Buses to Az Zāwīyah · Driving and car hire
Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Tripoli, 45 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Misratah, 226 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Sfax, 286 km (Tunisia)
- Sousse, 391 km (Tunisia)
- Zliten, 175 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Al Khums, 144 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Zawiya, 1 km
- Janzūr, 28 km — car rental · tours
- Al Ajaylat, 33 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Sakiet ed Daier, 288 km (Tunisia)
Common questions
Which airport serves Az Zāwīyah?
Mitiga International Airport (MJI), 54 km (34 mi) from the centre.
How big is Az Zāwīyah?
About 200,000 people live in Az Zāwīyah (GeoNames).
What time zone is Az Zāwīyah in?
Africa/Tripoli, currently UTC+2.
What currency is used in Az Zāwīyah?
The Dinar (LYD). Traffic drives on the right.
Which cities are near Az Zāwīyah?
Tripoli (45 km), Misratah (226 km), Sfax (286 km), Sousse (391 km), Zliten (175 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.