Flights to Benghazi
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Benghazi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Benina International Airport (BEN), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 11,732-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benina International Airport | BEN | 19 km (12 mi) | 11,732 ft | 433 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,732 ft, BEN can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 433 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Benghazi
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benghazi to Istanbul | Turkey | 1,267 km (787 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Benghazi to Cairo | Egypt | 1,088 km (676 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Benghazi to Alexandria | Egypt | 937 km (582 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Benghazi to Giza | Egypt | 1,086 km (675 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Benghazi to Ankara | Turkey | 1,438 km (894 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Benghazi to Bursa | Turkey | 1,207 km (750 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Benghazi to İzmir | Turkey | 949 km (590 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Benghazi to Rome | Italy | 1,276 km (793 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Benghazi to Beirut | Lebanon | 1,451 km (902 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Benghazi to Bucharest | Romania | 1,466 km (911 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Benghazi to Adana | Turkey | 1,496 km (930 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Benghazi to Konya | Turkey | 1,298 km (806 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Benghazi to Antalya | Turkey | 1,109 km (689 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Benghazi to Tripoli | Libya | 651 km (404 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Benghazi to Amman | Jordan | 1,495 km (929 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Benghazi to Belgrade | Serbia | 1,411 km (877 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Benghazi to Shubrā al Khaymah | Egypt | 1,087 km (675 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Benghazi to Sofia | Bulgaria | 1,211 km (753 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Benghazi to Esenyurt | Turkey | 1,253 km (778 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Benghazi to Jerusalem | Israel | 1,429 km (888 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Benghazi to Eskişehir | Turkey | 1,268 km (788 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Benghazi to Naples | Italy | 1,101 km (684 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Benghazi to Shanghai | China | 9,161 km (5,692 mi) | about 12 h 30 min |
| Benghazi to Chongqing | China | 8,017 km (4,982 mi) | about 11 h 2 min |
| Benghazi to Chengdu | China | 7,748 km (4,814 mi) | about 10 h 41 min |
| Benghazi to Beijing | China | 8,269 km (5,138 mi) | about 11 h 21 min |
| Benghazi to Guangzhou | China | 8,948 km (5,560 mi) | about 12 h 13 min |
| Benghazi to Shenzhen | China | 9,053 km (5,625 mi) | about 12 h 21 min |
| Benghazi to Tianjin | China | 8,369 km (5,201 mi) | about 11 h 29 min |
| Benghazi to Wuhan | China | 8,613 km (5,352 mi) | about 11 h 48 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Benghazi?
Benina International Airport (BEN) is the closest large airport at 19 km (12 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is BEN from Benghazi city centre?
19 km (12 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Benghazi on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.