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Connecting Africa and the World from Libya.
Founded
2001
Headquarters
Tripoli, Libya
Afriqiyah Airways is the national airline of Libya, established in 2001 and wholly owned by the Libyan government. The carrier operates international routes connecting Tripoli to destinations across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, serving as a key link for Libyan travelers and the broader African continent.
The airline has faced significant operational challenges due to the prolonged political instability in Libya following the 2011 civil war, which severely disrupted its network and fleet utilization. Despite these difficulties, Afriqiyah has worked to maintain a limited schedule of international services.
The airline is named in reference to Africa, reflecting Libya's geographic and cultural ties to the continent. Its primary hub is Mitiga International Airport in Tripoli, which has served as the main operational base following damage to and closure periods at Tripoli International Airport.
Hubs & network
Afriqiyah Airways primarily operates from Mitiga International Airport in Tripoli, Libya.
Fleet
The airline has operated Airbus A319, A320, and A330 aircraft, though the active fleet has been significantly reduced due to ongoing instability.
Notable facts
- ›Afriqiyah Airways Flight 771 crashed on approach to Tripoli in May 2010, killing 92 of the 104 people on board.
- ›The airline is 100% owned by the Libyan government.
- ›Operations were severely curtailed following the Libyan civil war that began in 2011.
- ›The airline's name references Africa, reflecting Libya's role as a gateway between Africa and Europe.
- ›Afriqiyah once operated routes to over 20 destinations across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.
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